Thomas E. Wheeler

Thomas E. Wheeler Thomas E. Wheeler, 68, of Westerville, OH, and formerly of Bourbonnais and Joliet, IL, died Monday, September 28, 2009, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, OH, after a brief illness. Mr. Wheeler was employed in sales as the Ohio representative of the J.S. Paluch Co. of Franklin Park, IL, at the time of his death. He was born June 28, 1941, in Streator, IL, attended St. Paul the Apostle Grade School in Joliet, and was a 1959 graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. Survivors include his wife, Marcia; sons, Timothy, Brian, Sean, and Kevin; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and his brother, Rev. Charles Wheeler, Pastor of St. Rose Parish, Kankakee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Ruth (Langan) Wheeler; and one brother, Patrick, Jr. Tom was formerly employed in sales by Lewis Brothers Shoes in Joliet and Kankakee. He was an avid euchre player and very avid White Sox, Bear, Bulls, Notre Dame, and Illinois fan. He also enjoyed an occasional round of golf. He was a Lector and very active member of his parish of St. Matthew the Apostle in Gahanna, where Mass was celebrated on Thursday, October 1, at 11:00 AM. His body will be returned to Joliet where Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, October 5, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 18 North Woodlawn, Joliet. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass. Burial will be in the family plot at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, 431 East Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402. Arrangements are being coordinated by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, Kankakee, infor 815-932-1214. Please sign guestbook at www.clancygernon.com.