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William Leighton Wheeler Sr.

Charlotte, Vt, Vermont

1932 - 2019 (Age 86)

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William Leighton Wheeler, Sr.Charlotte - William Leighton Wheeler, Sr. of Charlotte, VT died peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was 86 years old.Known to all as Bill, he was born on April 24, 1932 at Middleport, NY to the late Albert Leighton and Florence...

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My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you remember your love one. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer and the hope of his Kingdom to come with all of it's promises. Matthew 6:9, 10; Daniel 2:44

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing.

My sympathies to all.

The Wheeler Family,

So many fond memories from the past!!
But who could forget that deep Pony Club announcer's voice?! You knew to get to the gate
and fast:) My thoughts are with you at this time
and may all those who went before be now together.

Pam Titus & Family, Charlotte, VT

Dear Pat and family,

My condolences at Bill's passing.
Pat, you, Bill and I spent many years in the former WEZF studios producing commercials for what was then Willie Racine Jeep and many other clients. Bill was ever the professional, ready to tweek until we got it right.
He was a model of professionalism, kindness and good humor.
In later years, when he and I were teaching at Champlain College, we shared many lunches. I always enjoyed his stories and recollections. What...

I am sorry for your loss

Dear Pat and Family - I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Bill was one of those "bigger than life" people. He stood out in a crowd without really trying. Through humor, intellect, and sincerity he owned every room he was in.

Very comfortable in front of a crowd, he was adept at stand-up comedy. His impersonation of Rodney Dangerfield was always a crowd favorite.

I learned so much from Bill in the 5 years I worked for him - writing, the creative process, clients, and life in general.

His joke about former President Nixon and...

Bill Wheeler receiving the first Francine Page Excellence in Teaching Award from Champlain President David Finney in 2011.