Paul B. Wheeler

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Paul Wheeler Obituary

Paul B. Wheeler Battle Creek Paul B. Wheeler, age 85, formerly of Delton, died October 11, 2010, at the VA Hospice in Battle Creek, MI. He was born October 7, 1925 in Delton, MI, the son of Alton and Veryl (Erb) Wheeler. He attended Delton schools and graduated in 1943. Paul served in the Navy during WWII, where he received the Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. After returning, he met and married Lorraine (Anderson) Wheeler, who preceded him in death. Paul was a pastry chef for several SW Michigan restaurants and bakeries and worked for ten years at the Veterans Hospital in battle Creek, MI, where he retired. Paul was also preceded in death by his father, mother and step-father; along with his sisters, Barbara Huggett of Battle Creek, MI, and Marjorie Chilson, of Delton, MI; and his brother Andrew, Andrew (Colleen) Schaffhauser of Kalamazoo and later Phoenix, AZ. Paul is survived by his son, Craig (Vickie) Wheeler of Hickory, NC, and their children Kelly and Paul; and his daughter, Terri (William) Ratliff of Richland, MI and their children Dawn, Faith, and Matthew. In addition, Paul has ten great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. As requested by Paul, a private burial service was held at the East Hickory Corners Cemetery, in Hickory Corners, MI. In memory of Paul, please donate food to your local food bank. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view and sign Paul's online guest book. Paul and his family are being cared for by the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Wheeler

12 Entries

Sandy Brady

October 29, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Paul. My dad always talked about your dad after he left the Laurels. Dad liked Paul a lot and he was a very good roommate. Your family is in my prayers.

Wade Town

October 14, 2010

Paul was a very good and dear friend of the Town family, especially for my father Ken. They had many great fishing trips together. As A child I remember playing on his farm and swimming in an old pond he dug-out many years ago. Thank you for the memories Paul and God Bless You!

Jeffrey Erb

October 14, 2010

Our Cousin Paul was My Mentor, a Man I looked up to and Respected greatly, I am very saddened by his passing, and look forward to seeing him again down the road.
He was one of the men in my Life that made me a Better Man, Period. I miss and Love him Dearly.

From all The Erb Family, our Heartfelt Condolences for Terri and Craig, and the Entire Family, a Great Man has left us, but is waiting for us as well, we will see him again, find solice in that. Never put a Question Mark, where God, has put a period.
Cousin Paul, I love you,and Miss you, JeffreyL. Erb.

Steven Hooker

October 14, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Terri and family. I was fortunate enough to rekindle a neighborly relationship with Paul in the past 5 years plus. He would allow my family to hunt on his farm. We would talk of Deer and Turkey hunting, and our families. He liked this. He had a tremendous memorie of my whole family and his watching us grow up in the neighborhood. I will miss this. He's in good hands now.

Rick Smith

October 14, 2010

Craig, I,m very sorry to hear of your dads passing. I still remember Pops from the times I would visit you at the house in Augusta. If you get a chance, call me at 599-9850.

October 13, 2010

Paul has been a very special friend and neighbor to us for many years. We've watched Deer, birds, butterflies, coyotes and bats with Paul. We
grew fond of his stories of the past hunting and fishing adventures. His
garden of tomatoes which the deer feasted on. Paul talking about his
children Terri and Craig, he was very proud of both of them. We're
happy Paul came to know the Lord before he left this world. We'll miss
him. Bill and Sandy Edmonds and family

Bob Reck

October 13, 2010

"Corky", I'm very sorry for your loss. I will always remember the fun we had talking with "Pops". Bob "Buckle Knee" Reck

Jeffrey Erb

October 13, 2010

My Cousin Paul was many Things, to many people, to me, he was a Straight Shooter, a Mentor, and a Man Of Honor and Integrity, and full of B.S. too as well.

The Man had a memory Like an Elephant one might say. A Family Historian as well.

I will remember and Cherish my days with him, for all of my time, and look forward to seeing him again, he was also a Hero of Mine, and a Man I looked up to and respected for many things.

From all of the Erb Family, We will Miss You Cousin Paul, I Love you, and will see you again.
Jeffrey and Lynn Erb and Family's.

Paul "They have great ice cream here".

Dave/Pat Huggett

October 13, 2010

Paul didn't like "Church" much. He was just a poor boy baker from Little Ole Delton Michigan, with few friends.

However, he and God got along just fine.

He was the last to go home to be with God and the family.

The rest of us hope to see you.

Alan Jacobson

October 13, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Pauls passing. Though I hadn't seen him in alot of years I still have found memeories of spending time out at the farm. Sitting and talking on the back porch while looking for deer. I know he will be missed. Alan

Larry Town

October 13, 2010

Paul was a great friend to our father Ken and our family. We have many fond memorie's at his farm when we were growing up. I have not seen Paul for a couple of year's but we have always exchanged Christmas cards with photo's. He will be sadly missed! Our sympathy and prayers to his family.

Larry,Sheila,Kenny,Kathy,and Kaci Town

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