Connie Shook-Wheeler

Connie Kay Shook-Wheeler passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, the day after her 68th birthday.

Connie was born in Grinnell, Iowa, the daughter of George and Martha (Hughe) Shook. She graduated from Mahaska High School. Connie enjoyed word puzzles and watching her favorite television shows, NCIS and Bones. She loved her family and her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Wheeler; children, Amber Sprung, Fred Ruchti, Jammie Ruchti, and Brian Ruchti; siblings, Jerry Shook, Jim Shook, Dorlene Houge, twin sister Bonnie Otto, Margaret Carl, Kathy Benson, and Helen Sharkey; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and George Shook; and her siblings, John Shook, George Shook, Elaine Gilliland, and Marty Prentiss.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Connie.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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