by BETTER FARMING STAFF
Former federal agriculture minister John Wise died Wednesday in a London hospital. He was 77.
Wise, a St. Thomas native, was first elected to Parliament as the MP for Elgin in 1972 and held his seat through five consecutive elections until 1988 when he did not run. He served as agriculture minister in two conservative governments, first under Joe Clark from 1979 to 1980 and later under Brian Mulroney from 1984 to 1988.
A fifth-generation dairy farmer, Wise was active in farm organizations and municipal politics for 15 years before he turned to federal politics.
A funeral service is set for 1 p.m. Monday at Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Thomas. Visitation at the church begins at 11 a.m. Monday. BF
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I had the privilege of serving as his deputy-Minister
He will be missed.
Condolences to his family'.
Yes, he will be missed.
He truly was a Honourable man.
joann
people always say good things about people on their passing in this case john wise helped farmers and agriculture in the 1980s hardtimes, He and his government saved a lot of us farmers he had a great smile and distinctive voice
I say thank you John Wise God be with You
Neighbour! I always liked him and he was pretty funny too. A solid guy to live next too!
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