Kenneth Richard WHEELER

McMinnville resident and Marisales, IL native Kenneth Richard Wheeler, age 70, was born March 6, 1942 and died May 31, 2012 at Alive Hospice @ St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness. A construction worker and member of the Catholic Church, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy Wheeler. He was married to Clara Pauline Pitts Wheeler who preceded him in death May 5, 2011. He is survived by one son, Richard D. Wheeler of McMinnville; granddaughter, Tiffany Wheeler and great-grandson, Anthony Wheeler both of Oswego, IL and siblings, Dave Wheeler, Mable Wheeler, Rosie Wheeler, Millie Wheeler and Wanda Wheeler all of Reno, NV. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2012 in High's Chapel. Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.