Wallace D. "Wally" Wheeler, 84, of Eau Claire, died peacefully on December 25, 2013, at Dove Healthcare West with family by his side. Wally was born in the Town of Tainter, WI, on March 24, 1929, to Frank and Emelia (Brettingen) Wheeler. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer First Class. On August 23, 1952, he married Jean D. Olson in Eau Claire. Wally owned and operated Wheeler's Equipment Sales in Eleva. Wally was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, a member of Sanctuary Lodge #347, and a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Eau Claire 32nd Degree. Wally is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean; two daughters, Paula (Randy) Sparling of Burnsville, MN and Amy (Tim) Benedict of Eau Claire; son, Kent "Wally" (Mary) Wheeler of Eau Claire; two grandsons, Tony (Andrea) and Lucas (Courtney) Benedict both of Eau Claire; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Kelsey Sparling both of Burnsville, MN; great-granddaughter, Emelia Benedict; step-grandchildren, Jeremy, Daniel, and Angie Rossi; two brothers, Manley (Marvel) Wheeler of Lakeville, MN and Robert Wheeler of Eau Claire; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Kent; infant sister, Luella; sister, Ethel Skrogstad; and sister-in-law, Norma Wheeler. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the WEST CHAPEL of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave. with a Masonic Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Blvd. in Eau Claire with Pastor Kurt M. Jacobson officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Eau Claire with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 53. Memorials are preferred to Dove Healthcare West.
Service Information
Cemetery
Lakeview Cemetery
1500 Buffington Drive
Eau Claire WI 54703
Visitation
Friday, December 27 2013
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral & Cremation Services West Chapel
1405 North Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703
Memorial Masonic Service
Friday, December 27 2013
6:30 PM
Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral & Cremation Services West Chapel
1405 North Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703
Visitation
Saturday, December 28 2013
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
1314 E. Lexington Blvd.
Eau Claire WI 54701
Funeral Service
Saturday, December 28 2013
11:00 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
1314 E. Lexington Blvd.
Eau Claire WI 54701
