Chuck Wheeler

Chuck Wheeler, age 91, of North Platte, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Sutherland Care Center.

Chuck was born September 12, 1927, to Jewell and Aletha Wheeler at Avalon, Missouri. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in the Avalon area. After graduating from high school Chuck worked for Sears and Roebuck's in Kansas City.

While working he met Shirley McNutt and the two were married on April 11, 1948, at Woodston. They lived in Kansas City, Missouri for a while then returned to Kansas before moving to North Platte in 1978. Chuck worked for himself doing construction work then joined the Maintenance Staff at North Platte Public Schools in 1981 and worked until retiring.

He enjoyed working with his hands and gardening and attended the Nazarene Church.

He is survived by his sons, Carl Wheeler, of Powell, Wyoming, Dale (Claudia) Wheeler, of Texas, Len Wheeler, of North Platte, Paul Wheeler, of Wellington, CO and Mark Wheeler, of North Platte; seven grandchildren; and other family.

Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; their daughter, Gayle Wheeler; and his parents, Jewell and Aletha Wheeler.

Graveside service and burial will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in the Ashrock Cemetery in Woodston, Kansas. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.