#Jennistrong
REMEMBERING JENNI WISE
August 6, 1973 - March 13, 2020
#JENNISTRONG CELEBRATION OF LIFE
The #JenniStrong Celebration of life will take place on Saturday, August 1 at 4 p.m. CT at the The Linn County Fairgrounds in Lynn Dunn Hall.
The health and safety of our family and friends are most important to adhere to. Thank you for understanding, as we look forward to gathering together to celebrate Jenni's life. Face masks and social distancing guidelines are being recommended. A live video stream to watch the Celebration of Life will be available online for those who are unable to attend in person.
Schedule of Events
4 p.m. Doors open and rolling welcome
4:30 p.m. Celebration of Life Program
5:30 p.m. Dinner Service begins
#JENNISTRONG
Jennifer Lynn Wise, 46, of Central City passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday March 13, 2020 following a year-long battle with cancer. A private burial will take place at Mount Clark Cemetery in Central City at a later date.
Jenni was born on August 6, 1973 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Renee (Hills) Condit and Edward Hills. A 1991 graduate of Central City High School, Jenni attended Coe College and graduated from Mount Mercy University. Jenni and Joe Wise were united in marriage on May 18, 1996 at Marion United Methodist Church. She worked at Collins Aerospace since 2003.
An elite athlete, Jenni most enjoyed playing softball. She was a catcher through her high school and college career and continued her love for the game by coaching multiple sports at various levels. Jenni continuously shared her passion for the game and influenced countless area youth players. Her fighting spirit was an inspiration to all who face obstacles on and off the field.
Jenni is survived by her husband Joe Wise; her children Allie (Matt) Kubik, Brady Wise, and Avery Wise; her grandchildren Colton, Easton, and Autumn Kubik; her mother Renee (Jim) Condit; her father Ed Hills; her parents-in-law Ed and Edie Wise; her brother Doug Hills; her sister Kassie Stocker; her brothers Mark (Meghan) Condit and Joe (Anna) Connelly; and her siblings-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandparents John and Nadine Temeyer, and Harold and Shirley Hills.
Her family will forever be grateful for the loving support provided by her friends and the communities of Central City, Marion, and Collins Aerospace.
FOREVER STRONG | FOREVER REMEMBERED
On March 13, 2020, humanity lost a champion. Jenni Wise was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, daughter, sister, coach, and mentor who, on this day, concluded her courageous battle with cancer. Jenni, a fierce competitor, is admired for her dedication to her family and community. She enriched the lives of others and led by example with her authenticity, love of athletics, and drive to help others excel. She humbly surrounded herself by those who challenged her to move outside of her comfort zone. Jenni made the most of every opportunity noting, “It’s what you do with what you’ve got that counts”.
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