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David Wheatley Obituary
David was born June 8, 1929 in Bardstown, KY and came to North Chicago in 1947. He worked for A&P Tea Company for 39 years as a meat cutter, manager, and District Manager. He retired as a meat cutter from Great Lakes Commissary after 12 years of service. He was a charter member of Our Lady of Humility Church and was a member of Zion-Benton Moose Lodge #667 since 1954. He embraced life and has had an impact on many, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Beside his wife of 59 years, Stephanie, he is survived by his son, David H. Wheatley, Jr. of San Jose, CA; granddaughter, Jennifer Cody; his daughter, Colleen F. Wheatley-Hendrickson of Beach Park; his granddaughter, Dawn (Jose) Hernandez of Lake Villa; great-grandchildren, Nick, Sam and Anthony Hernandez; grandson, Daniel (Heather) Hendrickson of Beach Park; and great-grandson Lucas Hendrickson; his brother, Charles R. (Martha) Wheatley of Louisville, KY; and his sisters, Faye (Melvin) Ferry, Patsy Ann Bush, and Judith Carol (John) Winters, all of Louisville, KY.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Monica Wheatley; his brothers, Thomas P. and Kenneth Wheatley; sisters, Frances Murley and Jackie Sue Waller, both of Louisville, KY; and his daughter-in-law, Lois Wheatley of San Jose, CA.
A memorial service will be held on August 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.
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Jack Heiligenthal
August 8, 2008
Dear Mrs. Wheatley,
our condolences on the passing of Dave. Dave worked for me at Jacks Market and considered him a friend
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