Steven Ray Wheeldon

Attica - Steven Ray Wheeldon, 63, Attica, passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:55 p.m. following a two year battle with cancer.    Steven was born in Paxton, Illinois on January 8, 1961.  He was the son of the late Harold Joseph and Donna Nadine (Reinbold) Wheeldon.  Steven lived most of his life in Attica and Lafayette.  He graduated from Attica High School in 1979.      Steven was a carpenter for the Carpenter Local # 215 in Lafayette.    Steven was a member of the Moose Lodge # 1482 of Attica.  He enjoyed playing the drums and was a member of some local bands called “Past Due” and “Butter and the Biscuits”.  He enjoyed working on cars and was an excellent carpenter and electrician.  He liked to play pool but his greatest enjoyment was the time spent with his grandchildren.    Steven married Carmen Kathleen Shoaf on October 26, 1991 in Attica.    Steven leaves behind his wife, Carmen of 33 years along with four children Dillan Wheeldon, Attica; Joelseph Wheeldon, Lafayette; Destiny Sewell, Lafayette and Natasha (Paul) Leitem, Texas; seven grandchildren, Tavon, Nicoda, Corilegh, Savanna, Logan, Lainey and Dreyken; a sister, Brenda (Steve) Swanson, Muskegon, MI and a brother, Scott “Scooter” Wheeldon, Attica.    Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica on Friday, November 22nd from 5:00 p.m. until the service time at 8:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Gray officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica.