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Daniel Wheatley Obituary
Daniel Richard Wheatley
Aug. 11, 1936 - Oct. 15, 2022
On October 15th, 2022, Dan Wheatley peacefully passed away in his sleep while at home. He was 86 years old.
Dan was born in Portland, Oregon and grew up in Woodland, Washington. He graduated from Kalama High School in 1955. In High School, he was a four sport athlete and graduated 3rd in his class. Earning a full tuition scholarship to the University of Washington, Dan played in the 1960 Rose Bowl. He was a member of the Seattle Ramblers for 6 years and even tried out for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Dan was a teacher and successful coach for over 40 years. His work ethic was top-notch as he never missed a single day of work. Inspiring his students and players to become better humans was Dan's passion. Throughout his coaching career, Dan welcomed numerous of his players into his home for meals or as a place to stay. As an avid sports fan, he loved watching his grandchildren compete. Despite all of his success, Dan's family was his greatest accomplishment. He was a man of faith and integrity who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Dan is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara; sons: Andy Wheatley, Randall Wheatley, and Jake Thompson (Jalyn); daughters: Diane Wheatley, Denise Parker (Robert), and Jodie Rosenbalm (Mike); 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; uncles: Forest Coover and Pete Coover.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Anderson; brothers: Dave Wheatley, George Wheatley and John Wheatley.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 19th, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm. (303 Lane Road Woodland, WA).
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Josephine Hendrickson Martin
October 26, 2022
Dan was a member of our 1955 Kalama High School class of 29 students. He rarely missed a reunion and he will be dearly missed. Our condolences to his family. Jo Hendrickson Martin, class historian
Bruce Haebe
October 26, 2022
RIP Mr. Wheatley.
You were a good Coach and someone that I felt I could always talk to during the tumultuous high school years.
Daryle Alwine
October 25, 2022
Sorry to hear of Dan's passing. As a colleague during his coaching and teaching years in Rainier, I became friends with Dan and his family. He was a good coach and a good man. He will be missed.
SSG Ken G Anderson
October 24, 2022
He was a great role model. I looked him to him with respect.
Norm Winters
October 23, 2022
Dan was one of the two teachers that really taught me about life and the importance of giving it your all! They don´t make them like him anymore!!
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