James Charles Wiseman

       James Charles Wiseman, age 84 of Michigan City, IN, passed away on March 31, 2025.  He was born on November 9, 1940, in Michigan City, IN to James Cornelius and Leona (Gleason) Wiseman, both of whom preceded him in death.

       He is survived by his loving children: Jackie Gosa of Florida, Susanne (Mike) Hasselfeldt of LaPorte, IN, Cynthia (Mike) Freese of LaPorte, IN, Aaron Wiseman of LaPorte, IN, Adam (Melissa) Wiseman of LaPorte, IN, and Kimberly (Shawn) Wiseman of Michigan City, IN; his grandchildren: Mitchell (Amy) Gosa, Chad (Brooke) Gosa, Joshua (Kristan) Gosa, Megan (Billy) Wiegel, Krista (Taylor) Tuholski, Haley (Cody) Satoski, Amanda (Jake) Pisowicz, Brittany (Matt) Zarazee, Juel Wiseman, Adam Wiseman, Jr, and Brooke Wiseman; 17 great-grandchildren; and by his siblings: Robert Wiseman of Florida, Kathleen (Terry) Steele of Colorado, Joan (Tom) Anderson of Michigan City, IN, Paul (Debbie) Wiseman of Warsaw, IN, Richard (Paula) Wiseman of Ohio, and by Mary Beth (Andy) Wiseman of Pennsylvania. 

       James will always be remembered as a truly unique, funny, highly intelligent and talented man. He taught himself to play guitar as a teenager and could play any song by ear, continuing to play throughout his life and passing on an abiding love of music to his entire family. James had many varied interests, including railroad history, stamp collecting, archaeology, and military history, particularly the Civil War. James loved spending time in the woods and salmon fishing with his many friends, sons, and grandson at Lake Michigan and Trail Creek. He also enjoyed his 30+ years working on the South Shore Railroad, and made friends wherever he went. Later in life, he was especially fond of his black cat, Guinness. James will forever be remembered as a wonderful and one-of-a-kind father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

       A Memorial Visitation will be held on May 2, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at White-Love Funeral Home, 525 S 2nd St., Chesterton, IN. 

Professional arrangements are entrusted to White-Love Funeral Home, Chesterton, IN. Please share your wonderful memories with the family at: www.whitelovefuneralhome.com.

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