Richard Thomas "Rick" Wisdom

Richard Thomas "Rick" Wisdom obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

Richard Wisdom Obituary

Richard ""Rick"" Thomas Wisdom, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Rick was born May 30, 1943, in Baton Rouge, to Margaret and Frank Wisdom. Rick graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge. He earned his Bachelor's degree in sociology from Southeastern Louisiana University and his MBA from Mississippi College in Clinton, MS. Rick married Mary Alice Fogleman in 1964. Rick started his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) in St. Louis, MO in 1971. He became a contracting officer for the Corps, working in Vicksburg, MS; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; and Karlsruhe and Frankfurt, Germany. He served as the Director of Contracting for the Corps of Engineers European Division in Frankfurt, Germany and retired from 31 years of civil service as Director of Contracting for Ft. Polk, LA. Over the past seven years, he had returned to the Corps for contracting work in the Hurricane Protection Office, working out of Memphis and New Orleans. Rick was very proud to be a part of the post-hurricane efforts in his home state of Louisiana. He had a passion for history, traveling, reading, and most of all, his family. He was a loving husband and amazing father, uncle, in-law and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, Margaret (Madge) and Frank Wisdom; brother, Charles Wisdom; sister, Margaret Anderson; son-in-law, Phillip Davis; and nephew, Robert Anderson. Rick is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Alice Fogleman Wisdom of DeRidder, LA; three daughters, Amy Wisdom Ainsworth (and Charlie) of Jackson, MS, Nancy Wisdom of Upland, CA, and Virginia Wisdom Davis of Jackson, MS; and nieces, nephews and cousins throughout LA and TX. Visitation will be Friday, 5-8 p.m. at Labby Funeral Home in DeRidder, and Saturday 1-2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of DeRidder with memorial services following at 2 p.m. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the First Methodist Church of DeRidder Building Fund or the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home. Words of comfort may be share with the family at www.labbymemorial.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5, 2013.
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This has taken me over 10 years to say goodbye to the best boss I ever had in contracting in over 30 years. I was in shock when I lost my wife in 2009. And then, as I was coming out of my shock the nicest man on earth Rick wisdom went to Heaven. This is from your friend Joe Arnaud.

Joe Arnaud

September 26, 2023

Rest in peace, Dad.

Amy Wisdom Ainsworth

February 8, 2013

Mary Alice,
Lu and I just learned about Rick and were shocked. Our hearts go out to you and the family. We will always remember the good times.

Russ Minton

February 4, 2013

Amy, Ginny, Nancy and Mary, Rick was both a "dad" and a friend to me. He will be missed by the entire 17 Villa "Family". I wish that I could be there in person to console you all.

Fred Granchi

February 2, 2013

Mary, We are so sorry for your loss. You and Rick are very special to us. Rick would always check on us and Brooke. Though a nomadic family, you made us feel at home as your neighbors. Love Always,
Josh, Becky, and Brooke Stuckey

February 2, 2013

Mary Alice & Family: I will always treasure the fond memories,there are a lot of them, and I have great respect for "Ricky". He has a special place in my heart. Love and sympathy, Bobby DeJean

February 1, 2013

Mary Alice,
I loved Ricky like a brother. I can't express my thoughts or feelings. The tears that come to my eyes would tell you my thoughts and feelings.

I love you and if there is anything Robbi and I can do for you, don"t hesitate to call.

Love Butch and Robbi

Butch LeBlanc

February 1, 2013

Dear Mary Alice, Pauline just saw on FB about Rick and contacted me. I'm so very sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you and your girls, and may the Lord's "peace that passeth understanding" be with you all, now and in the days ahead. Love, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Shallberg

February 1, 2013

Mary Alice, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rick. My sincere condolences go out to you and the family.Rick and I had some great times togather when we were young. I,m sorry I didn,t get to see him at the last re-union. He will always be remembered.

Bubba Rockhold

January 31, 2013

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