Lawrence E. Wheeler Sr., 78, Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Menasha and Appleton, passed away on November 5, 2013 at Florida Hospital, Zephyrhills, FL. Larry was born in Royalton WI on November 28, 1934 to the late Burton and Evelyn (Whitehead) Wheeler. He graduated in 1953 from Little Wolf High School in Manawa, Wisconsin. He married…
Continue ReadingLawrence E. Wheeler Sr., 78, Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Menasha and Appleton, passed away on November 5, 2013 at Florida Hospital, Zephyrhills, FL.
Larry was born in Royalton WI on November 28, 1934 to the late Burton and Evelyn (Whitehead) Wheeler. He graduated in 1953 from Little Wolf High School in Manawa, Wisconsin. He married his wife Sandy (nee Johnson/Robbins) on October 14, 1989 in Appleton.
He worked for Kampo/Schneider Tank Lines from 1959 until retiring in 1996. In retirement, Larry and Sandy traveled with a RV until finally settling in Florida in 1998. Larry was a member of Teamster Local 563 and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Langlade, Wisconsin.
Larry is survived by his wife, Sandy; children: Debbie (Clay Freedlund) Kilishek, Menasha; Larry Wheeler Jr., Appleton; Jeff (Chrissi) Robbins, Waupaca; Jon (Ann) Robbins, Fort Collins, Colorado; grandchildren: Mike Kaufman Jr., Tom Kaufman, Kayah Robbins, and Kyan Robbins; great-grandson, Jesse Emons; sister, Beverly Malueg, Clintonville; brother, Tom (Dar) Wheeler, New London; sister-in-law, Mary Wheeler, Appleton; sister-in-law Char (George) Hamm, Strongsville, Ohio; along with numerous family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Terry; sister, Ellie Dearth; brother, Clifford (Satch) Wheeler; brother-in-law, Neil Malueg; and in-laws Charles and Mary Johnson
Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at noon at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL (1592 Oneida St., Menasha) with Fr. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 am until the time of the service. A private family inurnment will held at later time at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in his name. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
Donna
left a message on November 24, 2013:
Sorry to hear about Larry's passing. You have a lot of memories to hold on to. Our thoughts, prayers and Deepest Sympathy to you all. Donna & Don Knudsen
Doug and Lisa Hecht
left a message on November 20, 2013:
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. I worked with Larry for 15 years at Schneider. It was a pleasure working with him. Our thoughts are with your family during this time.
Mary Hermsen
left a message on November 20, 2013:
I met Larry & Sandy when we went on a cruise many years back & that was when they met. It was an unforgettable trip & I still laugh at some of the things we did. Remember we had Larry, Mark, Bob & Bill at our table for every meal & oh, how we laughed! Then we got together after our trip for parties at Carol's Bar (who was on the cruise with us),. My thoughts & best wishes to you Sandy, Mary Hermsen (AKA Goss)
Ken and Helen Meidam
left a message on November 19, 2013:
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have lost another Royalton native. Peace be with you.
Ken and Helen Meidam
left a message on November 19, 2013:
It is so sad to lose one more Royalton native, a former Kampo/Schneider driver and a very good man. Peace be with you at this difficult time.
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Donna
left a message on November 24, 2013:
Sorry to hear about Larry's passing. You have a lot of memories to hold on to. Our thoughts, prayers and Deepest Sympathy to you all. Donna & Don Knudsen
Doug and Lisa Hecht
left a message on November 20, 2013:
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. I worked with Larry for 15 years at Schneider. It was a pleasure working with him. Our thoughts are with your family during this time.
Mary Hermsen
left a message on November 20, 2013:
I met Larry & Sandy when we went on a cruise many years back & that was when they met. It was an unforgettable trip & I still laugh at some of the things we did. Remember we had Larry, Mark, Bob & Bill at our table for every meal & oh, how we laughed! Then we got together after our trip for parties at Carol's Bar (who was on the cruise with us),. My thoughts & best wishes to you Sandy, Mary Hermsen (AKA Goss)
Ken and Helen Meidam
left a message on November 19, 2013:
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have lost another Royalton native. Peace be with you.
Ken and Helen Meidam
left a message on November 19, 2013:
It is so sad to lose one more Royalton native, a former Kampo/Schneider driver and a very good man. Peace be with you at this difficult time.
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