Walter-Wheeler-Obituary

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Walter Wheeler

Kittery, Maine

Nov 13, 1925 – Feb 14, 2017 (Age 91)

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BORN
November 13, 1925
DIED
February 14, 2017
AGE
91
LOCATION
Kittery, Maine

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J.S. Pelkey and Son Funeral Home Obituary

Kittery- Walter Wheeler Sr, 91 of Rogers Road Kittery, died at his home surrounded by loved ones on February 14, 2017. Born in Manchester Maine on November 13, 1925 he was a son of the late Leo J. And Sadie M. (Cottle) Wheeler. He attended schools in Lewiston before entering the United States...

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Rusty, we only recently learned of your dad's passing. Its always a blessing when someone leaves this earth better than he found it. You must be proud. We're thinking of you.

Goodbye. old friend.

...Sincerely sorry to hear of your loss Gerry and Family. "RIP Walter"...

Dad I love you so much it wont be the same going north without you thanks for being my best freind and best dad ever love Gary

Walt was a great person. He was honest, hard-working and dedicated to helping others. He served the people of Kittery with distinction. He will be well remembered and greatly missed.
Mark Lawrence

Walt was a friend to everyone he encountered. He was always a guiding force while working with the Maine AFL-CIO. I'm grateful to also be a resident of Kittery Point, where Walt has also been influential. His kindness will be missed. My sympathies to his family.

Walter was a class act. He cared about and understood people. He was always quick to help anyone who needed his friendship and abilities to get something done or improve their situation. He new how to operate and was an impact player in that regard. His friendship was a prized possession and he gave it away freely regardless of one's background or position. If any of us think of accomplishing things in this life we need only look at the legacy Walter left in so many ways that was always aimed...

Our deepest sympathies go out to all the Wheller family during this sad time.

Tonight I have checked my email only to find that a member of the "greatest Generation" has passed. I have tears in my eyes as I was hoping to see Walter when I met with Mr. Leblanc a few months ago. Walt was instrumental in the creation of the southern Maine veterans memorial cemetery in Springvale Maine. He has been involved since its inception as he was responsible for the introduction of a Bill in Augusta to fund the very first step by appropriating funds for the design of the cemetery....