Raymond E. Wheeler

Birth date: Nov 11, 1931 Death date: Oct 20, 2021

Raymond E. Wheeler, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born on November 11, 1931 to Gerald and Minnie (Boersema) Wheeler in Muskegon. Ray had been a life time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church until its cl Read Obituary

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Bill Cross

205w ago

I met Ray in 1961 when I started teaching 7th grade American History and geography at Steele Jr . High. Ray was already there teaching the same thing. He and Paul Vander Stelt were very helpful to me that first year with materials and ideas for teaching the classes.

I also learned that Ray was a very handy person to have around when you had a construction or building issue. I am not a very handy guy on my own but a willing helper when someone else could take the lead. Ray was that guy. He helped me on numerous home projects, and after my summer tennis job was cut back by the city I resigned the tennis and helped Ray paint houses during the summer for a few years.

Ray was a good friend and will be missed

Bill Cross.

Jim Moyes

205w ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Ray. I had so many great memories of Ray when he served as the 'guardian' of the Hackley Stadium press box for many years.

Margaret Sheffer

206w ago

Dear Pam, Gary and Diane, We we’re saddened to hear of Ray’s passing. We have many fond memories of your family and are sorry we can’t be with you Wednesday. Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Margaret

From The Cruz Family

206w ago

We are so sorry for your lost.your father was a very nice person. We in joyed being around him. And we never for get him. You all are in our prayers. GOD BLESS

Jane Warren

206w ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved having Mr Wheeler as a teacher in early 70s at Steele. You never forget a teacher like him.

Bradley Taylor

206w ago

I had the privilege of working with Ray from 1988 until his retirement. He was a wonderful mentor to me teaching Geography. I never once heard Ray raise his voice, he was always calm and just an overall wonderful person. Prayers to the Family.

Vicky Fox

206w ago

My condolences to the family. Mr. Wheeler was a favorite teacher of mine while I was at Steele Jr High in the early 1970's. May he rest in peace....Vicky Luckett Fox

Sharon Kieft

206w ago

in honor of Raymond.

Dear Nancy, Gary, Diane & Pam & Families,
Sending our thoughts & prayers in the passing of Ray. We know how much he loved his family.
We have many fond memories of our families at Immanuel. Hold the special memories close to your heart. May they help you get through the days ahead.
With Sympathy & Friendship
Love & Hugs,
Carol Priest
Jeff & Sharon (Priest) Kieft ❤️

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Timothy Allen Monroe

206w ago

Thoughts, Prayers, and Condolences to the family of Mr. Raymond "Ray" Wheeler. I had the opportunity to be one of Mr. Wheeler's students in 7th Grade from Autumn of 1979 to the Summer of 1980 American History and also when my wife Rebecca Mae (Swarts) Monroe and I started to attend some of the football games on Friday Nights at Hackley Stadium around 2014 until 2019 and Mr. Wheeler was up in the press box.

Class of 1985 Alumni - Big Reds - Timothy Allen Monroe
& Class of 1986 Alumni - Big Reds - Rebecca Mae (Swarts) Monroe.

Sandy

206w ago

Pam and family,
Thinking of you all.
Sandy

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