Kenneth V Wheeler

Kenneth V Wheeler

Kenneth Wheeler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 5 to Jul. 12, 2023.
Kenneth V. Wheeler died of cancer on June 25, 2023 at the home of his daughter in San Antonio, Texas. Ken was born Sept 5, 1940 in Seneca Illinois to Vernon and Lois (Wright) Wheeler. He graduated from Seneca High School, attended Northern Illinois University, earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Zoology and Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and attended graduate school at University of Michigan. Ken served in the US Army for two years, stationed in Germany.

Ken was married in 1965 to Elaine Hollenbeck. They later divorced but remained lifelong friends. Ken was especially devoted to his family and was an astute observer of wildlife as well as social and political issues.

He is survived by Elaine Hollenbeck Wheeler (Deborah Schmitt) of Madison WI and two daughters, Jenifer Wheeler (Vince Fonseca) of San Antonio, TX and Jessica Wheeler (Abby Bailey) of Madison WI. He is preceeded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Wheeler.

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