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Wayne Wheeler Obituary
He was born in Presque Isle on Dec. 10, 1938, the son of Roland and Winona (Cheney) Wheeler. He owned and operated his own trucking business for many years. Wayne was a member of Grant Memorial United Methodist Church in Presque Isle. He was also a member of Aroostook Lodge of Masons 197 in Mars Hill, York Rites, Scottish Rites and was a member of Anah Temple Shrine and Order of Quetzalcoatl.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Stonehouse) Wheeler, and a daughter, Tammy Wheeler, both of Presque Isle; a son, Gary Wheeler and his wife, Kelley, of Sidney; a daughter, Vicki Huston and her husband, David, of Mapleton; one grandson, Ryan Huston; one granddaughter, Alyssa Huston; a brother, Ralph Wheeler, of Presque Isle; a special aunt, Ruth James, of Chapman; a sister-in-law and her husband, Nancy and Vernon Gettig, of Readfield; a brother-in-law, Gary Jarvis and his wife, Avice, of Massachusetts; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grant Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Grant Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 992, Presque Isle, ME 04769; or to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, P.O. 735, Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan graves.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Wheeler
mary ellen dorr
March 19, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sonia & Duck Decker
March 15, 2009
Marilyn, just wanted to offer our condolences. Duck and I were so sorry to hear about Wayne. We always had a great time visiting with you both - in San Antonio, as well as our visits up to Maine. He will be missed.
Suzanne Roix
March 14, 2009
Dear Wheeler family,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Vicki , Dave and kids we are thinking of you all and send you our love and prayers.
dale hanscom
March 14, 2009
wheeler family
so sorry to hear of waynes passing we met him when he was staying with us at the cross roads motel when he was trucking he was a great guy our thoughts and prayers are with you all
herbert and marlene libbey
Jerry and Bev McAvaddy
March 14, 2009
Dear Marilyn and family:
Please accept our sympathy at this cross roads in life. May you enjoy the Peace and Comfort of our Lord in all the days to come. May you become stronger knowing Wayne
had touched so many.
Larry and Gail Snell
March 14, 2009
Marilyn and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Wayne's death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lovingly,
Gail and Larry Snell
DICK CARMICHAEL
March 14, 2009
SORRY 2 HEAR OF WAYNES PASSING HE WAS GREAT FRIEND AND JOY TO BE AROUND UP AND DOWN THE ROAD
Bruce Mason
March 14, 2009
Marilyn and Family
Sorry about your loss...Wayne will be sadly miss...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. If you need anything just ask we be over to help in anyway
The Mason Family
Steve & Judy Sherman
March 13, 2009
Marilyn & Family:
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish all of the memories you have made.
Your friends at OxBow Wreaths.
Rick and Cookie Kenney
March 13, 2009
Please accept our deepest Sympathy for the loss of a great man. I will miss all of our talks we had going up and down those long roads.
Carol West
March 13, 2009
Marilyn, Tammy, and Family:
We were very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. You are and will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in faith and memories in the difficult days ahead.
The West Family
Roland & June Kinney
March 13, 2009
Marilyn so sorry for your loss.The rest of the family 2.Can't name them all as there are two many. Remember the bus No 9. and many yrs. before and after you and i went in same class.Really enjoyed him he was the only one that would order his supper west bound on 84 in Southington. And get just what he wanted. Baked beans potato salad and home made bread.Roland always looked forward to you when you came with him (me two)Wish we could be there for you. God Bless you. from me and mine to you and your's "Easy Does It "
Gordon Smith
March 13, 2009
Marlyn and family. Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a good friend, not only on the road, but at the Mason's and very helpful in the Shrine. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Gordon and Jackie Smith.
Kermit & Peggy Peters
March 13, 2009
Marilyn, We are so sorry to hear of Waynes passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert & Connie Jarvis
March 13, 2009
Dear Aunt Marilyn
Our prayers and thoughts are with you . We will miss uncle Wayne he always was ready to listen to us as we went through hard times and good. You both are very special people and we love you both very much
JOANN BRIGGS
March 13, 2009
Marilyn. Sorry for your loss. Never got to meet him. But met you at the camp site where Ola and Paul were one summer. And I'am the one who bought your green van. You now have a angel watching over you.
Mel Todd
March 13, 2009
Marilyn, May the Lord strengthen you and your family during these days. Wayne was a good classmate and a good friend as we rode the school bus together. I still think of him in that setting of 1954- 58.
MIKE BERNARD
March 13, 2009
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF WAYNE'S PASSING. HE WILL BE MISSED AT THE MORNING
"MEETINGS" AT THE RIVERSIDE INN.
Molly Curran
March 13, 2009
Marilyn, I am at a loss for words and as you know that is not like me. I am so sorry for your loss and I'll always remember one night when we were at work & you and I and Sally were talking about our husbands and you said that you were going home to " your man with the little pot belly". Every time I saw Wayne after that (usually at Riverside) I would remember that. You have a lot of beautiful memories that you made together. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and you are in my prayers. Molly
Patty Hersey
March 13, 2009
Tammy,
So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Daisy Wight
March 13, 2009
Dear Vicki and Family, although we didn't know your dad, we know you well and you're a wonderful lady, a testament to how you were raised by a loving dad... you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally and Reg McIntyre
March 13, 2009
Marilyn and family, So sorry to learn of Wayne's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Dana O'Brien
March 13, 2009
My sincere sympathy goes to the Wayne Wheeler family. He was a fantastic person to know.
Nancy Bradford-Sisson
March 13, 2009
Marilyn,
My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I wish that I could be there to give you a hug and share a cup of tea. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers this day and the days to come.
Sheila Currie
March 13, 2009
Marilyn and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. - The Currie family
Paul Wise
March 13, 2009
Marilyn, Ola and I were so looking forward to at least one more game of "Hand and Foot"and another of Wayne's camp breakfast. You are in our thoughts constantly and we will always be here for you. We cherish the good times with you and Wayne and hope you can also.
Harry McCall
March 13, 2009
Wayne: I will miss your help and most of all your friendship. I will keep in touch with your great family, I will see you on the other side.
Bruce & Cindy Scott
March 13, 2009
Marilyn,
We were very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a very nice man & Bruce enjoyed working for him off and on over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Carolyn Kelley
March 13, 2009
Marilyn You have been in our thoughts this past week with love and prays for Wayne and your family.The wonderful memories of good times will help to heal the pain in your heart as you continue on in your new journey. Carolyn
Terry Wood
March 13, 2009
Wayne, we will miss you. I have known you since the days we played together at Uncle Ross Day's house and all of our visits at Howells Travel Stop.
Bill & TC Padgett
March 13, 2009
Gary, Kelly and Family, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers duringthis difficult time. God Bless You all.
Sandra Fulton
March 13, 2009
Marilyn and family:
So sorry to hear about your loss. He will be missed by many people. Clinton and I always enjoyed talking with him at the Shriners functions. Just want you to know that our thought and prayer are with you at this time. Clinton & Sandra Fulton
Richard & Sharon Green
March 13, 2009
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.
Tom & Sally Callnan
March 13, 2009
Our deepest sympathies go out to Wayne's family, he surely will be missed up and down the road by he many trucking buddies.
Bob & Betty (Brewer) Quinn
March 13, 2009
Dear Marilyn & family,
We were saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. It seems like only yesterday we were all together at our class reunion, and all was well. Wayne was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May all the happy memories comfort you in the day's ahead.
Gordon Hemphill
March 13, 2009
Dear Marilyn and family:
Please accept our sympathy at this time. May the Peace and Comfort of our Lord be yours in the days and weeks to come.
The Gordon Hemphill Family
steve Ivey
March 13, 2009
So long Wayne,you were a great friend of mine for 45 years.Ill miss the long chats we used to have.You were a real gentleman and you sure will be missed.
Ray and Carol-Jean McHugh Lougee
March 13, 2009
Marilyn
We were very sorry to learn of Wayne's passing; please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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