Robert Wayne Wyse, age 52, went to be with his heavenly Father peacefully in his home on September 3rd, 2017 surrounded by his family after fighting almost a four year battle with brain cancer. He was a lifelong resident in Archbold Ohio. He was born on February 20, 1965 to Ronald E. Wyse and Karen S. (Rittenhouse) Wyse of Camden Michigan. He is survived by: his son Joshua A. Wyse and his girlfriend Danielle Prosser of Ney Ohio, and grandchildren Kaydence Prosser and Naomi Wyse, and his daughter Nichole A. Wyse of Wauseon Ohio, three sisters, Joe and Annette (Wyse) Fenton of Hesston, Kansas, Scott and Laurie (Wyse) Cooley of Montpelier Ohio and Rick and Krista (Wyse) Whetro of Bryan Ohio and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his grandparents Warren and Nellie (Schmucker) Wyse of Stryker Ohio and Howard and Veda (Bishop) Rittenhouse of Defiance Ohio, and an uncle Stephen Wyse.

He was a 1983 graduate of Archbold High school and attended Four County Career Center in the Small Engine Repair program.  He was employed as a machinist at F & W Auto Supply in Archbold, Ohio most of his life. He rebuilt engines and loved helping others in the racing industry. He raced go-karts as a child and pulled garden tractors.  He loved helping his son when he raced go-karts. They won the Senior Light Class Championship at Stateline Speedway in 2004. He also helped with Tully Esterline racing and Hollman Brothers pulling.  He loved riding his Harley, camping and traveling with friends.

He was an amazing pool player with a huge pool family. In his 32 years of pool play he was awarded with numerous awards and trophies.  He played in the VNEA league, the BCA league, Defiance league, Paulding league, Van Wert league, and the Angola Indiana league. He was both the Division 1 Regional Champion and League MVP for numerous years. He also received the 1997 summer mixed pool leagues 1st place and Scotch Doubles Regional Champs 2002-2003. Over 50 - 8 Ball runouts, etc. Ohio State Champs in 2007. Indiana A division runner up in 2008, Player of the week 30-1, 4 Master 8 on the breaks awards. He competed over 25 years in Las Vegas placing in the top 35 in Open A singles and also competed in the Canadian-American Championships. He was more than willing to help out beginning players to keep the sport alive.

There will be no viewing or funeral services. Memorials can be made to the family to help with his medical expenses.