Glen Alan Wheeler, age 66, of Somerset, KY., finished the course set before him on the 8th of February 2021 after a short battle with cancer.
Glen was born on October 26, 1954 in Ferguson, KY., to the late Ruby and Bolin Wheeler. He was a member of the Ferguson United Methodist Church where he served many roles, but the greatest of which was being a beacon of light for Christ and a staunch advocate for youth and children. He worked at South Midway Supply, Cumberland Electric, and Southside Electric. Glen had a passion for his career and forged many decades-long relationships with his customers and co-workers. Wheeler Brothers Softball Park was born in the summer of 1979 and operated for over 30 years. The relationships he cultivated were life-changing for him. He viewed it as his calling and prayed daily that through the church leagues, others might find Christ. From youth group trips, to following the UK Wildcats on away games, to coaching his beloved Tarcat softball team, to traveling to the Shenandoah Mountains and Gettysburg, to a beach trip in the fall of 2020, Glen crafted a life full of fun and love and Jesus. The legacy he leaves behind is one of joy and hope.
Glen is survived by his wife of 43 years, Venita Wheeler; a daughter, Paula (and best friend, Steve) Christopher; three grandchildren, Mercedes Christopher, Braxton Wheeler, and Evie Wheeler, a bonus son, Bryan (and Heather) Wheeler; a sister, Nancy (and Charles Ed) Strunk and a brother, Bill (and Cindy) Wheeler and a brother-in-law, Larry Fisher. He loved a host of nieces and nephews, teams full of softball players, and the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
Along with his parents, Ruby and Bolin Wheeler, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Roy (and Jewell), Tommy, Jody, and Donnie (Doris) Wheeler, and sisters, Juanita (James) Rutherford, Doris (Sam) Zimmerman, and Margaret (Jim) Price.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.
His funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Clark and Bro. Bobby Sexton officiating. Burial will be at Somerset Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Glen Wheeler Memorial Fund in c/o Lake Cumberland Funeral Home P.O. Box 1441 Somerset, KY 42502.
You are welcome to view the obituary and send condolences to the family at our website: www.LakeCumberlandFuneralService.com.
Lake Cumberland Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Glen Wheeler.
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