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Michael WHEELER Obituary
March 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Kubala) Wheeler; loving father of Sean Patrick (Erica) Wheeler; loving grandfather of Crosby and Keegan; loving brother of Therese (Paul) Ahrens and Kathleen Wheeler; brother-in-law of Barbara (late Lawrence) Evans, Louis (Beverly) Kubala, and Michael (Tricia) Kubala; also survived by nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 9:15 AM at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Ridge Rd. and S. Park Ave., Lackawanna, where facial coverings will be required for Mass. Michael attended Bishop Neumann High School, Buffalo State College and enjoyed a career in the trucking industry. A retired member of the Kissing Bridge Ski Patrol, he was also a member of the Hamburg Rod and Gun Club, and an avid fishermen and traveler. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2480 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Condolences may be shared online at www.thedietrichfuneralhome.com
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Ronald Smith
July 27, 2022
Mike, always had a smile on his face when we shared a drink at JimmyMacs. R.I.P. Michael.
Amy and BJ Nienhaus
August 6, 2020
Prayers for your family Paula. He was such a good man. Mike will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Dennis Hirnle
August 5, 2020
Paula--saddened to hear of your loss. Got to know a little about Mike during our lunches at the VA. Hope your tightly-knit family and many friends will help get through this sad time.
Kent & Debbi Neubeck
August 4, 2020
Paula, So sorry for your loss. We will always remember Michael's big smile and fun-loving, caring, personality. You were a wonderful couple, and we were blessed to know you both. There are many great memories together back in the Evergreen days. Love, Kent and Debbi Neubeck
john and karen welker
August 3, 2020
sorry for your loss...we have many great memories from the good old days at KB.....
Mark M Krasowski
August 2, 2020
Knew you many, many years, Wheels. You'll not be forgotten.
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