Michael DeWayne Wise, formerly of LaCrosse, passed away August 21, 2013 in Tacoma, Washington. He was 57. A graveside service will be Saturday, September 7th, at 10:00 am in the LaCrosse Cemetery. Michael was born October 12, 1955 in Colfax to Gerald and Sharon Dover Wise. His early years were spent in LaCrosse before the family moved to Spokane and later to Portland. Michael has lived and worked in the Seattle area for the last twenty years. He loved cooking and worked as a chef in many fine restaurants in Western Washington. He is survived by his father, Gerald Wise, of LaCrosse; his sister Karla Gould, also of LaCrosse; half-siblings, Brian and Michelle Cochran both of Moses Lake, Washington and by two children; Jason and Katrina Wise. He was preceded in death by his mother. On-line guest book is at www.bruningfuneralhome.com