Jane was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 23, 1936. She was the daughter of the late John P. Wheeler and Eleanor McGuiness Wheeler.
She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Academy and attended SUNY New Paltz.
She worked for a number of years at U.S. Steel before moving Venezuela with her husband. Her husband's job also found them living in Japan for several years.
She is predeceased by her brother John and sisters Virginia and Eleanor.
She is survived by her children Kevin (Kathy) of East Sandwich, Peter of Pocasset and Monika Krigbaum (David) of Wausau, Wisconsin. She is also survived by 4 granddaughters and 1 great grandson.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Jane's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.