Daniel Joseph “Dan” Wise, 49, of Gardner, KS passed away December 18, 2021. Daniel was born November 21, 1972, to Charles “Chuck” and Pearlene (Wooldridge) Wise of Olathe. The youngest, and most mischievous of 7 children, he lived on the family dairy farm & attended St. Paul’s Catholic Parochial School in Olathe. Following his parents’ divorce, he moved with his mother to Gardner where he graduated from Gardner Edgerton High School in 1991. He went on to complete his Master of Business at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe. His strong work ethic was evident throughout his life. He worked as a firefighter for the Johnson County Fire Service in Olathe & Fire Districts 1 & 2 from 1991- 2017 where he made many close and lasting friendships. It was during this time of his life that he met his wife Crystal Cantrell Wise, and they were married September 21, 2002. In 2017 he & his wife became the franchise owners of Planet Sub in Gardner, and he was a member of the Gardner Chamber of Commerce. Dan enjoyed living and raising their 3 children in Gardner, immersing himself in the community. He enjoyed accompanying his sons on Boy Scout trips & teaching them to ride 4 wheelers like he did as a child, sending silly selfies to his daughter, and family movie nights. His kindness, charm, humor and wild personality lit up the lives of so many during his lifetime – from extended family & friends, to coworkers, business associates and his employees. Family was most important to him, and his most cherished pastime was simply enjoying time with his wife, children, and siblings whom he loved with all his heart. Daniel was proceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Crystal, his three teenage children, Noah (17), Marisa (15), & Wyatt (13); siblings Ronald (Sue) Wise of Hogansville, GA, Vicki (Adrian) Elson of Olathe, KS, James (Thelma) Wise of Lawrence, KS, Lawrence (Cindy) Wise of Olathe, KS, Sharon (Curtis) Fisher of Naples, FL, Julia (Jon) Johnson of Paola, KS, and many nieces and nephews, aunts & cousins. The family held a private family ceremony January 8th at Bruce Funeral Home in Gardner, A Gathering of friends and family will be 1:00 to 3:00 pm April 30th, 2022 with people telling stories at 3:00 pm at Bruce Funeral Home, 106 S. Center, Gardner, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to an education fund for the children. Gifts can be made payable to “Crystal Wise dba Wise Educational Fund” and directed to Bruce’s Funeral Home. Friends & family are invited to send condolences via the online guestbook at www.brucefuneralhome.com .