Beverly Wheeler Obituary

Beverly Ann Wheeler

Oct 18, 1943 - Apr 24, 2025

Willard

Beverly Ann Wheeler, 81, resident of Willard, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at her home. She was born in Norwalk on October 18, 1943, the second eldest of twelve children to the late Earl and Mildred (Roth) Perry.

A Willard High School graduate, Bev worked for local businesses, most notably Holland Market and Pamida. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where she was active with Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Bev loved vacationing at the beach, golfing and camping. Her family was most important to her, whether it was spending time with her children and grandchildren or playing an intense game of cards with her siblings.

Bev is survived by her high school sweetheart of 63 years, Ben Wheeler; three children, Rick (Brenda) Wheeler, Randy (Gena) Wheeler and Leah (Chris) Long; eight grandchildren, Dustin Wheeler, Megan Wheeler (Ryan), Ross (Morgan) Wheeler, Ben (Leanne) Wheeler, Blaine Wheeler, Morgan Eye, Brehanna (Brandon) McCormick and Braylon Long; six great-grandchildren; eleven siblings, Barbara Buss, Donald (Janos) Perry, Pat (Lon) Arnold, Mary (Matt) Gottfried, Sara (Roger) Menchofer, Sharon (Jeff) Ketcham, Lauri Wade, Craig (Cathy) Perry, Steve (Julie) Perry, Bobbi (Chris) Mahl and Tom (April) Perry; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bev was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jayde Wheeler; and brother-in-law, Ron Buss.

Family and friends may gather from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 25 W Perry Street, Willard. Bev's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Eric Mueller officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Willard.

Memorial contribu-tions can be made to Southern Care Hospice.

Online condolences can be left for her family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.