Raymond D. Wheeler
May 09, 2011
Raymond Wheeler, 71, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. He was born December 1, 1939, in Madrid, Iowa to Herbert and Martha (Hounsom) Wheeler.
Ray was a member of the X-Ray Club (Ham Radio) and the NRA. He enjoyed raising hunting dogs, hunting, and fishing.
Ray is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; sons, Randal (Carolyn), Alan, and Vincent Wheeler; and his grandchildren, Paul and Samantha Wheeler. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
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Del Pfranger
05/18/2011
I was really surprised to find out the passing of both Raymond and Richard, who I went to US Navy boot-camp with back in 1957 as part of the Iowa Navy. After 23 years in the Navy and being retired, and as a ham radio operator I quite by accident ran into Richard on the radio while travleing trhough the Des Moines area several years ago. We managed to keep in touch via email since with with Richard, and did get a chance to visit both Richard and Raymond at the Cedar Rapids hamfest at Amana a few years ago. My sincere condolences to both families from a shipmate from 54 years ago. Del Pfranger, LT, USN Retired, San Angleo, Texas
Greg & Sherri Melloh
05/13/2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ray. He was a good man and I will forever remember him letting us camp on the property at Table Rock...Great times!! I recently lost my Father so I understand these can be difficult times. Keep family close and all will be good! You have our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there!!
Greg & Sherri Melloh
Bob,Sheri,Dylan,and Candace
05/12/2011
Vinny,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there buddy, we're here for ya.
The Thomas Family...
05/11/2011
Randy and Family,
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your Dad...and always..
John & Konii...the family and the munchkins