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Dewey Wheeler Obituary

Dewey Willis Wheeler, 88, passed away March 24, 2017. Dewey is predeceased by parents Dewey & Vesta Wheeler, sisters Geraldine Tarcon and Viola Allen, brother Harold. He is survived by wife Lorraine, children, Sharon, Wayne (wife Rose), Keith (fiancé Connie), Eileen, and 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Mount Olivet Chapel at 6 p.m. and Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services at St. Joseph's Parish in Golden on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Published by Denver Post on Mar. 29, 2017.
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Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will always remember the good times as neighbors and friends. From our entire family to yours.

Barbara Kness

March 31, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to Aunt Lorraine, Sharon, Wayne, Keith, Eileen and the grandchildren. Though many miles separate us, with are with you in thought, remembering so many good times with Uncle Dewey.
Cindy (Tarcon) and Doug Capra

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