Nicholas Allan Wheeler

I was a student at Reed in the late 1970s and had Dr. Wheeler in statistical physics. The course was far over my head (through no fault of the professor) and I struggled to get a grade of B that I did not deserve. I think Professor Wheeler knew that I was struggling at the time with issues other than those related to physics, but he saw something in my efforts that disposed him to be generous. Getting a B in that class was perhaps my happiest moment of that tumultous year in that very...

I am Sidney Schuster, Ph.D. It's Oct. 16, 2024. I have fond memories of my time at Brandeis University in the company of Nick Wheeler. Sad that I decided once again to look him up to no avail. My condolences to all of Nick's Family.

Prof. Wheeler was a great inspiration to generations of physics students and artists alike. He was an incredibly intense person with a brilliant mind and a wicked sense of humor. I studied with him for 4 years and went on to a career in particle and medical physics in no small part due to his mentorship. Nick worked late into the night on the top floor of the physics building and would usually leave the door open for anyone to drop in and talk. I had many (nervous) conversations in the hall...

He was the finest teacher I ever had. His incredibly high standard for clarity and pedagogical intention in mathematical symbolism and display is still an ongoing inspiration to me, 50+ years after I graduated from Reed. ... One evening in the late 1960´s, while working on my thesis in Physics, I thought I had solved the essence of the derivation I sought. Eureka! I couldn´t sleep at all that night, and ended up wondering over to the computer center, since I knew there would be awake humans...

I took a class from prof Wheeler at Reed in the early 70's. One of the most memorable and interesting classes I took. He really was a special guy. So sorry he's gone.

Nick was a handsome genius with a fine sense of humor. He comes from an elegant family and leaves one too. Nick was one of God´s angels, though he wouldn´t like me saying that. I´m from The Dalles, OR also. I knew Nick through his Dad, Bob wheeler, and through my Mom, Peg.

The world is in a much better place because of Nick. His brilliant mind and tremendous talents have graced us for 90 years. What wonderful memories we have and will cherish: from math and science along with great teaching skills, to the mechanics of his creating tools to make his fantastic harpsichord as well as his culinary accomplishments to say nothing of his love for the 'cello. He will be missed beyond words.