Ronald (Skinner) Kenneth Wheeler, Sr., 77, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Hospice of Medina. Ronald was born November 29, 1936 to the late Harold Edward and Edith Ilean (nee Helmick) Wheeler in German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
He graduated from German Township High School in Pennsylvania and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an MP in the Marines from March 4, 1954-March 3, 1957. While in the service, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Occupational Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Ronald married to Alice Joyce (nee Shultz) Wheeler on June 27, 1963. They were a couple for 54 years. He retired as a foreman from Republic Steel in 1992. In his spare time, Ronald, Sr. enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, watching sporting events and mostly spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice; children, Ronald Allen Wheeler, Rhonda Kaye (Wheeler) Birckbichler (Dave Birckbichler), Ronald Kenneth Wheeler, Jr. (Pamela), Brenda Ilene Wheeler (Steve Seredich), Joyce Elizabeth (Wheeler) Lamp (Bryan Lamp) and Ann Marie (Wheeler) Banas (Conrad Banas); stepchildren, Charles Neal Paxton (Jackie) and William Perry Paxton (Gina); 21 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister, Margaret (Peggy) Maimone.
He is preceded in death by brother, Robert Wheeler and stepdaughter, Sandra Jane Bohl.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 20, 2014, from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 P.M., at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 3300 Center Rd. Brunswick. Services will be held Tuesday, October 21, 12:30 P.M., at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
The Wheeler family would like to thank all of their friends and family for their love and support over the past months, especially Hospice of Medina County (HMC).
Contributions may be made, in Ronald’s memory, to HMC, 5075 Windfall Rd., Medina, OH 44256.
Online condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com
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