Obituaries

 

Robert Stanley Wheeler

PORTAGE –  Robert Stanley Wheeler, age 84, of Portage, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012, with his loving family at his side, at Tivoli in Portage.

Bob was born on September 23, 1927 in Portage, the son of Stanley and Florence (Jevens) Wheeler.  He was a proud U.S. Navy World War II Veteran and had served on the USS Henry A. Wiley.  He was married to Lucille M. Graves on May 7, 1949.  Bob spent a lifetime as a carpenter and construction superintendent.  He was a member of VFW Post 1707, Portage, Knights of Columbus, and Carpenters Local #4289.  Bob was an avid sportsman, and a wonderful family man.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille;  three children, Daniel R. (Bonnie) Wheeler, Steven A. (Lynne) Wheeler, and Pamela K. (Terry) Dumke;  grandchildren, Heather Wheeler and Troy (Caroline) Wheeler, Travis (Tracy) Dumke and Tyler (Karen) Dumke, Jessica Wheeler and Eric Wheeler;  great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Briar, Robert, Jocelyn, Chase, Berkly, and Aiden;  brother, Herb Wheeler;  sisters, Donna Ridgeway and Clarella Boggs;  other near relatives and many close friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portage, with Fr. Jim Murphy presiding.  Inurnment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, with military honors provided by Portage area veterans.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday  at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.  They will be making a memorial gift to the Portage VFW and St. Mary Catholic Church in Portage.

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family. 

 

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