Earline Mae Wisher

Earline Mae Wisher, 89, of Decatur, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 10 am until the time of the memorial service at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Illinois. Memorials in Earline’s honor may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Decatur, or the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.

Earline was born on February 28, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Christine (Myers) Rankin. She married Ronald Dean Wisher on August 20, 1960, in Decatur. He preceded her in death on April 20, 2020.

Earline was a 70+ year member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and was very active in the choir.

Earline loved singing and music all her life. She enjoyed attending concerts as well as painting and spending time with her dear “Group” friends, who held a special place in her heart.
Earline and Ron shared a wonderful life together. Every birthday, anniversary, and holiday was celebrated in special ways with family. Earline and Ron enjoyed traveling to many places, including Egypt, Alaska, and New York, and camping at Lake Shelbyville with the Thistlethwaites.

Earline worked as a secretary for the Decatur School District. She was also active with American Business Women and the Creative Center for Learning.

Earline is survived by her two sons, Jeff (Becky) Wisher of Clinton, Illinois, and Kevin (Peggy) Wisher of Decatur; two grandchildren, Allison Wisher of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Corey (Megan) Wisher of Heyworth, Illinois; and two great-grandchildren, Oliver Wisher and Lucy Wisher.

The family extends a very special thank you to everyone at Randall Residence for the wonderful care, compassion, kindness, and friendship they gave to Earline and her family over the past several years. Their support and genuine affection for Earline will always be remembered and deeply appreciated.