Charles Rufus Wheat

At the Maui condo summer 1979. Our fathers were both teachers at Galileo. And I believe Lois taught at Lincoln. RIP to all, except me.

Mr. Wheat...one of my favorite teachers at Galileo High School in San Francisco 1975-1978.

I just wanted to say that I know Charles and I had our differences, I always held the greatest respect for him. He will be missed!

"It is in dying that we are born again to eternal life"
I know that Charles is at peace and with those who proceeded him and have always loved him.

All the pain and grief is over.
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home at last.

Love,
Katharine

I just wanted to say that thru the bad times and good, no matter what I always loved my dad. I miss him terribly and wish that I could go back in time, so that I could have more good times with him. I have had time to think since he passed away on how much I will miss his dumb jokes and funny songs he would make up and his wonderful smile and laugh. I love you dad!

As the mother of Charles' two children, Karen Rae and Matthew Robert, I recall 52 years of his jokes and laughter. His military and teaching careers gave him the background for many of his stories. He'll always be remembered for his charm, sense of humor, interest in government and politics and concern for our country's future.

I remember, from the time I was really little, my Uncle Charlie coming over to our house for summer parties and family get together's. He was always telling jokes and laughing that unique unforgettable laugh of his. When I was 4 years old I received a teddy bear that I had waited a long time to get, and I named him Uncle Charlie. My kids as they have grown have both had their time with that teddy bear and gotten to hear the story of who he was named after. They finally got to meet him when he...

I never had the privilege of getting to know you,but my mom and dad often spoke fondly of you.Godspeed on your journey home.Tell my pop (Frank) hi when you arrive at your destination.Both of you are missed by your loved ones.Deepest sympathy to your family.Love to all!

Uncle Charlie's laugh - what a joyful sound!!! I am forever grateful to him for checking in on Mom (Juliette) and for just being there. I pray he has found peace. Love to all, Katie.