In Memory

Ronald Wheeler

 

BLOOMINGTON — Ronald “Ron” Wheeler, 73, of Bloomington, passed away at 7:41 a.m. Friday (Oct. 11, 2019) at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

He was born May 3, 1946, in Bloomington, to Oliver Alexander and Ruth Naomi Whorrall Wheeler. He married Sandra Lightner; she preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Ronald T. Wheeler.

Ron is survived by one daughter, Trena (Alvin) Sullivan, and one son, Michael (Laurie) Wheeler, both of Normal; five grandchildren, Amanda Wheeler, El Paso, Texas; Matt (Kristen) Wheeler, Bloomington; and Michelle (Matt) Cantway, Sara Wheeler (Jacob White) and Jordin Wheeler, all of Normal; three great-grandchildren, Cali White and Ryan and Lilly Cantway, all of Normal; three siblings, Donald (Pat) Wheeler, Norman, Okla.; Debbie (Donnie) Holliday and Anna Roberts (Greg Cantway), both of Bloomington; and his beloved cat, “Petey.” Additional survivors include, wife, Charlotte Dubson Parker; stepdaughters, Cateeja Parker, Clinton; Catrina (Michael) Eimer Sr., Clinton; stepgranddaughter, Nakeeta ( Rich Smith) Parker, Wapella; stepgreat-grandkids, Hayden and Maritza Parker, James Lehmann, Leeah Marley Parker Smith, all of Wapella.

He was an Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Louis E. Davis Post 56 in Bloomington. He had worked as a painter for International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 209 in Bloomington.

Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service for Ron will be at 11 a.m. Monday at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Friends may call upon the family for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Military honors will be performed. A celebration of life will be held at the Station Saloon, 1611 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, immediately following the services. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors.

Condolences and tributes may be made at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.