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Steven Wheat Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Steven Wheat, 74, passed away September 5, 2018 in Evansville, Indiana. He was born to the late Harry and Lucille Nix Wheat in Wentzville, Missouri on April 7, 1944.
Steven was a proud Evansville Firefighter for 32 years. He loved spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and boating. He had a true love for nature.
He is survived by his children, Patti (Owen) Johnson and Daryl (Terri) Wheat; grandchildren, Trina (Rebecca) Hatten, Owen Johnson, Travis (Anna) Johnson, Katlin Wheat (Cody Irvin), and Ashlyn Wheat; great-grandchildren, Myah Johnson and Liam Johnson; younger sister, Crystal (Bob) Phillips, and many beloved family and friends.
The family would like to thank Deaconess Hospice and Hospice nurses: Mercedes, Lisa, Jana, Kristy, Angela, and many more.
A visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 4 PM until 7 PM. The service will begin at 10 AM on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home.
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Sunset Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Cemetery1800 St. George Rd., Evansville, IN 47711
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