Dan Wheldon Obituary

Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon of St. Petersburg died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after his car became ensnarled in a fiery 15-car pileup.

Published by TBO.com on Oct. 17, 2011.

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We miss & love you so much Dan!! RIP til we meet in heaven

Dawn Hornbaker

February 6, 2019

Dan Wheldon, today I was home in St. Petersburg, Florida and I went to visit my Dad's grave before heading back to GA and I looked to my left and saw a headstone that said WHELDON. I stopped my car before heading to my Dad's grave and saw that it was your grave. I couldn't believe it, I was watching the race that day, now whenever I go to visit my Dad's grave I will stop in to visit with you. Continue to R.I.P and my God continue to bless your family.

Marcus Randolph

November 12, 2017

Bill Clemmons

May 22, 2017

Susie, I have been thinking about you & wondering how you are doing with your beautiful boys. You & I met in Tulum, Mexico & I failed to get your contact info.
Hope you are doing well!!!
Would love to hear from you.
-Vonda Broom
[email protected]

Vonda Broom

August 14, 2014

Still miss my favorite driver... never will forget you man

billy williams

June 15, 2014

…because time and unexpected events overtake them all. For man does not know his time. Just as fish are caught in an evil net and birds are caught in a trap, so the sons of men are ensnared in a time of disaster, when it suddenly overtakes them (Eccl. 9:11,12). Our families and yours must continue to rely on God in these tragic times. We continue to pray for the lost of you and yours.

December 27, 2013

A year has gone by and you most certainly have not been forgotten. the test of a true champion. You left this world a winner and with a legacy your sons will be proud of and look up to. May you be with God.

Bobby

November 23, 2012

one year remembrance ?

Amanda

October 16, 2012

CHARLES dUbOSE

July 14, 2012

Happy Birthday Buddy!!

Miss you!!

Stéphane Blais

June 24, 2012

It has been so bittersweet this weekend, Dario had a big win, and all Dan's fans..we know he is smiling down on his buddies, getting 1st, 2nd, 3rd at the Indy 500. But, what a huge empty space that only a Lionheart could fill. We miss you, Dan. Indy forever, Nascar, no go :~)

Dana Hatzimichaels

May 28, 2012

Jose fernandez

April 30, 2012

Glenda Hoxit

April 3, 2012

marie sipley

April 2, 2012

This was the weekend of the Indy's here in St. Petersburg, it just had a certain gloom about it with you gone. Hope you enjoyed the race looking down upon it all. You are truly missed.

March 27, 2012

I will miss you forever, Champion !

Cheryl

February 26, 2012

marcelo maseda

February 26, 2012

I am sorry that had to happen to you, Dan Wheldon. It would've been an exciting day if you would've won the race and receive the 5 million dollar bonus. However, we Indycar fan will miss you forever. RIP D.W.

Dan Gresham

February 25, 2012

kathy ann lyons

February 3, 2012

Kathy Ann Lyons

February 3, 2012

Very sorry.

December 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 4, 2011

I've dreamed of you last weekend and you were speaking to me. You seemed happy.Please take care of your family from above since Christmas time won't be easy for them.

Stéphane Blais

November 22, 2011

I am so sorry I never met you in person. What a presious person. God bless Susie and those boys.

Karen Turner

November 20, 2011

Here it is, one month later and I still cant believe it. This should have never happened. Indy will never be the same. Dan's personality made sure of that. We will forever miss him.

Linda Smith

November 17, 2011

We only met you once, but what an impression you left on us. I admired you for your love in helping with alzeheimer since my father died just a year ago with the disease. I know you will live on through your wife and children. Rest peacefully Dan.

Jill Accola

November 15, 2011

The Wheldon family is in our thoughts and prayers. Dan will never be forgotten.
The loss is immense but also immense is the love left behind.

Gary and Lin Carlson

November 7, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Barbara Black-Rahrig

November 7, 2011

Amanda

November 6, 2011

Golden Tom

October 30, 2011

Sorry for the lost my heart goes out to the family he will be deeply missed he was a great driver

Kris Palmer

October 28, 2011

Deepest sympathies to the Wheldon family. May you find comfort in the days ahead from the love and support of family and friends. Dan, you will live in our hearts and remain in our brightest memories forever.
I have worked many years with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and have met Dan Wheldon numerous times. Each and every encounter was pleasant and inspiring. He sincerely cared about his fans, always stopping to acknowledge a fan or friend. We will truly miss our friend and St. Pete hero. God Bless.

Karen Jones

October 26, 2011

To the Wheldon Family we are so sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan was a wonderful person. He was our favorite driver. God only takes the BEST. RIP - Dan

Dave & Laurie Ostach

October 26, 2011

To the Weldon family:
I am so sorry for your loss of a great man and super race car driver. I will
remember him always. He was one of my
favorite race car drivers. He will be
missed by all.

A fan,
Kevin Hall and Family
New Orleans, Louisiana

October 25, 2011

God bles Mrs. Weldon and her two boys.You will be in my prayers. This is to sad for words. Chris in OverlandPark KS.

Chris Doyle

October 25, 2011

In God's own words, The # 7 is perfect. May you rest in his arms #77 Dan Wheldon and may God always bless your family. WE will all miss you.

Randy Chapman

October 25, 2011

Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Wheldon Family .May God comfort and bless you. Our Love and Prayers !!

Bonnie Meadows

October 25, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:7

EB

October 24, 2011

deepest sympathy to all the family,my you have peace,comfort and strenght at this most difficult time.

jeanette

October 24, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to the Wheldon family and the racing community we lost a great man as well as a champion. May God bless and wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. This is not goodbye but a vacation until we meet again.

Jimmy Fuller

October 24, 2011

May God wrap his loving arms around you Dan Wheldon. May your beautiful family be comforted with loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Weldon family.

Nancy Hughes

October 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May the comfort and peace of God surround you in the days ahead.

Donna

October 24, 2011

TO DAN'S FAMILY:WE ALWAYS WILL REMEMBER THE GENTLEMAN THAT DAN WAS AND HOW WELL HE CARRIED HIMSELF AND REPRESENTED RACING WITH SO MUCH DIGINITY.I AM JOEL GINSBERG OF BALTIMORE,[email protected]

October 24, 2011

What a Beautiful Family, which Dan love so much, and it's great that Dan had so much love for racing, which he started at a young age somthing he truly enjoy, it was his life long dream. He was a young man just starting to enjoy life. Dan has his wife with two Beautiful Sons. May God Bless them always.

Rev : 21 3, 4, Our Heavenly Father promises us than death will be no more nor outcry and he will wipe out every tear from their eyes. the former things have passed away.

Dione Taylor

October 24, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Millie Anderson

October 24, 2011

What a tragic loss. God must have needed Dan to run a race in heaven! He is in great company of many other racers. Should be a great race! God speed Dan. My thought and prayers are with Dan's family, friends, and the racing family!

Jerri Michael

October 24, 2011

Susie, I would like to thank you for sharing Dan with us in this time of sorrow, I pray that you will always be able to keep all the memories that you are afraid to lose, you have now the most valuable part of Dan, his two sons. May God Bless you and keep you in his care. I will never forget Dan.
You are in my prayers.

Pat Connor

October 24, 2011

You were a superb champion and as grateful as we are for your passion in racing; we are equally devastated of losing you. Our prayers are with your family during this sorrowful time.

Kay Keck

October 24, 2011

DEB

October 24, 2011

May God bless you in this time of sorrow. My Prayers and thoughts are with you. God Speed , Dan.
Maria Sadler, Louisville, KY

Maria Sadler

October 24, 2011

we r truely full of feeling about gods people going home to god we will miss this young man and so will the family and friends plz watch over us here on earth and bless us dan god bless

jerry and sue pheasant

October 23, 2011

To the Weldon family, my thoughts and prayers are with each and every one. May you find comfort and peace in God's abundant love, grace and mercy. God Bless you all.

Ginny Sayler

October 23, 2011

So sad...

October 23, 2011

God speed Dan

ron schraut

October 23, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with his family during this time of grief.

Samuel &Rebecca Leal, Sr.

October 23, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to a wife and sons he dearly loved. He packed much into 33 years and impacted so many people with his positive energies! God Bless his friends and family with love and comfort

Sally Dunbar

October 23, 2011

My love and prayers go out to all of his family and friends. He was a shining light and an example of all that is good in a person. His love will surround all of you for ever.
God needed a good driver, he chose the best. He will look after you.

A friend

October 23, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janet McDiarmid

October 23, 2011

Thank you for all of the great times you shined. You will sorely be missed.

R.I.P . • Dan Wheldon

chris j. woodcock

October 23, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with the many friends and family of this young man. Matthew 5:4 says "Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted."

Cheryl Bean

October 23, 2011

Dan, I was never a fan of race car driving but always felt proud as a resident of the Tampa Bay area and was equally as proud because of my British roots. Thank you for your contribution, you will be sorely missed. My prayers go out to your beautiful wife and your precious gems you left behind. May the peace of God keep them and comfort them now and in the years to come. I will keep them in your prayers.

Fern Lawrence

October 23, 2011

In this time of need, A little prayer for your family is best. I Pray For Comfort For You. R.I.P. Dan

Karen Kelly

October 23, 2011

To the Wheldon family
Sincere condolences to all of you and may God give you the strength to make it through. It will be hard, but God will get you through. RIP Dan

Angela Darden

October 23, 2011

Susie I am an alumni of UCA and I just want you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. Dan will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs and Prayers
Darrell

October 23, 2011

HE WAS A GREAT CHAMPION, GENTLEMAN AND GREAT HUSBAND AND FATHER. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT AND SAD TIMES OF ALL OF LIFE. PEACE.

October 23, 2011

To Susie and your beautiful boys,

May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and give you the strength and peace you need to carry on. You will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers for months to come. My heart is broken for your tragic loss. God bless you and your sweet family with all you stand in need of.

Connie Harton

October 23, 2011

Rest my brother,
To the Wheldon family, May you find comfort in God's Love.

Bro Henry Warren

October 23, 2011

GOD BLESS YOU DAN, AND YOUR FAMILY.
YOU WILL BE MISSED.

BOB SMITHBERG

October 23, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

ED AND ELLEN GAGNON

October 23, 2011

I had the pleasure of seeing Dan win twice at Kansas Speedway. My heart goes out to all of his loved ones.

Clare Graham

October 23, 2011

to dan, you gave me so much enjoyment watching you race. i thank you for that. i hope you rest in peace. your family are in my prayers.

jim

October 23, 2011

God Speed

Ric Schwarm

October 23, 2011

RIP DAN,
YOU WERE A GREAT DRIVER

R WYNN

October 23, 2011

Dear Wheldon Family, we are so very sadended for your loss ! May you all find comfort in His memory ! We all send Love and Prayers to you and may we all see one another again, in God's Beautiful Heaven ! Peace and Love, Reverend Raina Hamill and family !

Reverend Raina Hamill

October 23, 2011

I would like to extend my condolences to the Weldon family and especially to Susie Weldon and the children. Racing is a very dangerous sport,I have always enjoyed it and my family but I always knew the dangers. I only hope that the family can save all the memories and know that he died doing what he loved to do. God bless all of you. And I would like to give my condolences to the fellow drivers. This is a family and you are all great people. God speed Dan.

Sue Christiansen

October 23, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Words are inadequate... I'm so sorry for your loss.

Tamra Scalese

October 22, 2011

TO THE WHELDON FAMILY SO VERYY SORRY OF YOUR LOSS MAY GOD GIVE U LIGHT AND LOVE TO CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF HIM. MAY GOD GIVE HIS Wife STRENGHT AND LOVE TO THE BOYS HE LEAVES BEHIND AND A WONDERFUL family STRENGTH AND LOVE and fans to keep his meory alive.

SEAN MCLEOD

October 22, 2011

A beautiful man inside and out... 2007 St. Pete Grand Prix... volunteered in the pit area and meeting some of the drivers... Helio before DWTS, Danica signing some autographs and to me my favorite - a guy with the most beautiful eyes and a personality to match - Dan Wheldon. Down to earth, not a lady's man, family values... The world lost a beautiful spirit last Sunday but, I for one will never forget the warmth of a stranger that day in April 2007. Rest in peace Dan and may your family always feel your arms around them.

J B

October 22, 2011

Susie and Dan's extended family - Our family is thinking of your family during what must be a very difficult time. Although we don't know you personally our hearts ache for your family. McCalls

October 22, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

chris walther

October 22, 2011

To the Wheldon family and close friends, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dan will be greatly missed. Who could have predicted a year filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Dan will always be remembered with affection, in our thoughts and hearts.

The Spencers, Colorado Springs

Spencer

October 22, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Pamela Wheeler

October 22, 2011

We are very sorry about your loss. We remember seeing Dan
winning the Indy 500 this year!! The Cone family- Orlando,Fl.

October 22, 2011

Rest in peace. Your friends and family will miss you greatly.

John & Linda

October 22, 2011

It was a honor to be called your friend.
I know we will meet again. I pray that the Lord will look after your family.
I will miss you old friend.

David Phillips

October 22, 2011

My condolences to the family and friends. God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Chris N

October 22, 2011

We are so sorry that Dan lost his life doing what he loved to do. He left an everlasting impression on everyone he met. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends as they cope with his loss and keep his memories near.
~The Colberts

Terry & Sherry Colbert

October 22, 2011

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER TO DAN AND HIS FAMILY, GOD SPEED.


DEBBIE CALLIS, ANNAPOLIS MD

DEBBIE CALLIS

October 22, 2011

Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. He will be grately missed....Rest in Peace! God Bless, and may God watch over your family....

Kimberly C

October 22, 2011

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE WHELDON FAMILY !!

JAN GILL

October 22, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss. He was a great racecar driver. He will be missed by all. Our prayers go out to his family. It will never be the same without him.

Marty & Rhonda Lane

October 22, 2011

You are going to be missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends! May you Rest in Peace! God Bless You...

Matt & Sharon Getchell

October 22, 2011

you were a great person. Rest in Peace and Gob Bless you.

Andria Pastore

October 22, 2011

VickI Shiverdecker

October 22, 2011

What a tragic and horrible loss. We'll miss you Dan. Rest in Peace.

Judy Stanwick

October 22, 2011

To The Family of Dan Wheldon and Friends,
I lost my sister 6 years ago, and several other family members. The pain is still there, but, it is better. No doubt you will find the same strength that I have to keep going. May you find strength in the thoughts mentioned at Isaiah 41:10, which says, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
With Deepest Sympathy

O A

October 22, 2011

I saw you win the Indy 500, and have been a race fan all my life. Out thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. God Bless and rest in peace.

October 22, 2011

Dan will be remembered by the Pinellas County community from all points including the city of St. Pete. His family is in our prayers and in our thoughts as they go thru this very difficult time. God has him now in that big race track in the sky. And Dan will look down protectively right next to God upon his family as they move forward in life from this point. God speed Dan. Our condolences from my family to yours Susie and sons. :) We embrace your family in our community.

Cindi

October 22, 2011

When we loss a loved one the grief can be great. Please allow God's word the Bible to provide you comfort during this difficult time in your life.

Bourke Family

October 22, 2011

Dan, you were gracious enough to stop what you were doing to say hi to my daughter and I, you will be missed rest in peace. Susie may God guide you through your sorrow my prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda Rohn

October 22, 2011

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