Donald L. Wheeler
December 14, 1943 – May 15, 2022
Age 78
Donald was born in Auburn, Nebraska. He graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, then served in the US Army for 6 years, including 1 ½ years in Vietnam.
Preceded in death by parents Verne and Faye Wheeler; brother Ronald Wheeler; sister LaVerne Epperson.
Survived by wife Laurel; children Michael Wheeler (Misty), Joy Nielsen (Chad), and Sally Wheeler; grandchildren Noah, Nick, Abby, Marek, and Peter; sister Sharon Rothert (Fritz); cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, May 24, 10:30 a.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, East Campus, 1501 Franklin St, Bellevue.
To view video of the service, please click the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/don-l-wheeler-md9lfzyogpsdxxvhyw65
Inurnment: Tuesday, May 24, 2:00 p.m., at Omaha National Cemetery.
Military Honors: United States Army National Guard Honor Guard
7 Comments
Hi Laurel,
I was so sad to hear the news about Don yesterday. You know that my prayers are with you.
Germaine
We will miss Donnie (sorry he will always be Donnie to me) ….He was a good guy and I loved him dearly as I do all of my cousins. We, all 16 of us, grew up together and spent many hours playing hid n seek, jumping in the hay and many ballgames. And now our yearly cousins reunion will be without another. It makes me very sad. Thank you Laurel for being his sidekick and lovely wife for so long. Love you, too.
I would like to express my sincere condolences to Laurel and the entire Wheeler family on the loss of Don. Don was always easy to work with and was a hard working positive driving force in the CE family.
David Eblin
Fire Chief
Offutt AFB NE
Prayers of His comfort to Laurel and the family.
Laurel, My thoughts and prayers for you. I recently came into your and Don’s life and I will remember Don forever. May he rest and peace. Take Care,
Oh Laurel, you have our deepest condolences! Don was a very special man and our hearts go out to you.
May he Rest In Peace in the Lord’s arms and May you feel His presence with you always.
Love,
Michael and Laura
Dearest Laurel, we are so sorry. Don was a special person, and we were privileged to know him and to call him friend. We treasure the good times we shared. Our deepest condolences to you and the family.
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