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William Wheeler Obituary
William A. Wheeler VIRGINIA BEACH - William A. "Bill" Wheeler, 80, died peacefully Sept. 29, 2008. Bill served his country during World War II and the Korean conflict. He is survived by his wife, Joan; five children, Mary Ellen, Vincent, Adele, Carole and Martin and their spouses; and 17 grandchildren. Bill was fond of saying, "We're only here to serve." His life of service will be celebrated at a Mass of Christian burial Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Viewing will be in Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial donations may be made in Bill's memory to Sentara Hospice Program, 535 Independence Parkway, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320. You may offer condolences to the family at www.mem.com.
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Ann Dilks
October 1, 2008
What fond memories we have of our yearly celebration at Macaroni Grill ! We think back on our dinner at PF Chang's just a short while ago. We laughed at funny things and listened as Bill, in his remarkably gentle way, assured us that if this was God's will, he was ready. How he comforted us.
We will miss him terribly but we will lift a glass in his memory when we have dinner with you, Joan, at either place.
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you have been these last months.
God Bless you all !
Love, Ann and Ron
Angela Krainski
October 1, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. You are in my prayers!
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