Clarence "Chip" Wise, 81, of Lititz passed away peacefully at home on October 6th, 2020.

Born in Vandergrift, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence G. Wise and Laura (Lukehart) Wise. Chip was the husband of Deborah (Robbins) Wise, whom he married in 1982.

Chip was the Vice President of Schimmel Piano Corporation of Braunschweig, Germany until his retirement. His career fostered his love for travel.

Chip's passion was researching his family's genealogy. Through his research he learned that he was the 8th generation Wise in America. The Wise's arrived in America in 1728 in Pennsylvania. He was able to trace his family another three generations in Europe, visiting many of the sites in his travels. Chip also enjoyed hiking, running, biking and playing the piano. He was a member of the Lititz United Methodist Church.

Most of all, Chip loved spending time with his large family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; David Wise, husband of Cindy, Douglas Wise, husband of Jeanne, James Smith, husband of Molly, Jaclyn Bomberger, wife of Nathaniel, Elisabeth Woznicki, wife of Sean, his beloved 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and his brother Charles Wise, husband of Nancy. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel Paul Wise.

Due to Covid-19, services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lititz United Methodist Church .