Herbert M Wise (Hal), age 53, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, after he fell while ascending Wilson's Peak via the Rock of Ages trail in Colorado. He was the son of Herbert H and Kathryn Wise. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Herbert and Mary Wise and Merrill and Anne Mills, his aunts Marilyn Lipster, Mary August, and Jody Hymes, and his uncle's, David Wise and Roger Lipster.

Hal was an avid mountain climber, having climbed the 46 Adirondack Peaks, the 48 White Mountains over 4,000 feet, Mt. Hood in Oregon, as well as mountains in Texas, Hawaii, and Arizona. He had climbed 26 of the Colorado Rockies over 14,000 feet before his accident. His other interests were animal welfare, writing e-books, and college football. He also played the guitar and piano. He earned an associate's degree from Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY and then transferred to Texas A&M University in College Station, TX.

His funeral service will be held at Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville, Ohio on Saturday, August 9th. Calling hours are from 11:00 - 12:30, with the service starting at 12:30. Burial to follow at 1:30 at St. Jacob's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, consider donating money in Hal's memory to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450 or a charity of your choice.