Dennis Wheeler
January 25, 2016
Dennis Wheeler, 60, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center.
Dennis was born December 28, 1955 in Des Moines to Eugene and Mary Wheeler.
He served in the United States Air Force. Dennis had worked for Ryko Manufacturing for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and sports and was an avid Hawkeye fan. Dennis coached his children’s Little League baseball and softball teams. He liked riding his Harley and was a member of the Patriot Guard. Dennis was a terrific grandpa and loved spending time with his grandkids.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife, LouAnn; children, Andrea Goode and Joshua (Calla Bondhus) Wheeler; step-children, TJ (Ann) Schaffer, Amy (Nolan) Finnegan and Matt (Diana) Schaffer; grandchildren, Jordan, Jon, Emma, Allie, Gwen, Cecelia, Carson, Ellie, Matilynn and Shane; mother, Mary Wheeler; brothers, Steve Wheeler, Eugene (Jamie) Wheeler and Craig (Lori) Wheeler; many nieces, nephews and extended family; and many, many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Wheeler.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road followed by burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Patriot Guard in loving memory of Dennis.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jerry Peel
01/26/2016
Denny, I feel blessed to have worked with you and come to know you as a great person, and with a big heart. You will be missed by many people that got to know you and that you touched.
Shirley Kinnaird
01/26/2016
So long my special friend until we meet again. I will miss forever your smile, hugs, and the way you made me laugh. So happy you were blessed by the deep love you and LouAnn shared. Shirley Kinnaird
David Harker
01/26/2016
So glad to have known you Denny. I will forever remember the good times we had on the golf course, riding our bikes, company parties and yes even at work. You left us way to soon but I know this isn't goodbye but rather so long for now.
Tim & Renee Van Ginkel
01/26/2016
Aunt Mary and families: So very sorry for your sudden loss of Denny. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. Love you.
Joanne Whitney
01/26/2016
RIP Denny, you will be missed by so many! It was such a pleasure to know and work with you @ RYKO!
Mona Hensley
01/26/2016
My memory of you will be forever in my heart, I will missing seeing you ride up on your Harley on the 4th of July. Couldn't have asked for a better brother-n-law. Rest in peace and soar with the angels.
Harry DiMaio
01/26/2016
LouAnn
our prayers go out to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Wayne and Diane Davies
01/26/2016
he will be missed,his memory will be everlasting.no doubt he's riding his Harley now.
Jeff & Michelle Van Ginkel
01/26/2016
We will miss your smile & infectious laugh. We are so thankful for the tender mercies of our Father in Heaven in that you didn't linger in pain for months & years. Families are forever, so we will be together again. Love, Jeff & Michelle
Deb & Garry Schaffer
01/26/2016
Our prayers go out to your family...
Joan K Noble / Gary McNelly
01/26/2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
Roxanna Morrill Zilk
01/26/2016
You are in a much better place now, RIP.
RoiAnn
01/26/2016
I LOVE YOU DENNY!!
Chris Ellis
01/26/2016
RIP in Denny.