In Memory of James Howard Wheeler (1951-2019)

     It is with great sadness that I write this blog post. My uncle Howard Wheeler passed away on Jan 13, 2019 after a bout with pneumonia. This news hit us out of the blue. Sadly, with the snowpocalypse on us, we were unable to visit him in the hospital before he passed. He leaves behind his wife, my Aunt Nancy. He will be cremated and there will be no memorial service. So this little post is the best I can do right now to memorialize him. 

     James Howard Wheeler was born August 10, 1951 in High Ridge, Missouri. He was the fourth and final child of Leslie & Ruth Wheeler. He was named after his great Uncle James Howard Kelley, 2nd husband of Ruth Buer. Growing up he and his brothers would help their father with the family business, Les Wheeler Used Cars and Towing business. Around 1970, the family moved to Affton, Missouri. He married Nancy Seidel on February 24, 1972 at the First Christian Church in Troy, Missouri. They lived in Maplewood, Missouri for a time, but eventually made their home in Bellefontaine Neighbors; north of St. Louis. They had no children of their own, but loved their nephew and nieces dearly. They did have two dogs that kept them company; Princess and Buffy. For years, he owned his own painting business known as Howard Wheeler Painting Company.
     A few years ago, Uncle Howard was diagnosed with Lung Cancer & he went through a series of chemo treatments. They also removed part of his lung. He fought many illnesses in his last few years, but this last one was too much for his weak body to fight. He will be mourned thoughtfully and missed greatly.

Uncle Howard & Aunt Nancy

Last Family Photo 2013

Uncle Jerry & Uncle Howard

Thanksgiving 2013

We love you Uncle Howard! Until the day we meet again. Breathe easy for the first time in years and give Grandma a hug for us. 

If you would like to leave some virtual flowers for Uncle Howard, click on the following link to go to his memorial on Find a Grave.

 James Howard Wheeler Memorial