April 28, 1951 - July 3, 2020
Connie Jo Wheeler, daughter of Gerald and Carman Tilford, was born April 28, 1951 in Bellevue, NE. She grew up in Papillion with her brothers Gary and Dave Tilford and worked at the family printing business prior to attending the University of Nebraska, Kearney, to study education and fiber arts. Connie’s love for teaching, weaving, and spinning continued throughout her life. She shared her extraordinary talents with her students, friends, and the public through her unique educational curriculum, participation in local guilds, and demonstrations at Fort Atkinson.
Connie is fondly remembered for her kindness, humor, adventurous spirit, and appreciation for all of life. Like her lovely art, her life was a colorful living tapestry that wove together many kinds of people, ideas, and experiences.
Connie’s beautiful life will forever be cherished by her family: Brian, Sherri, Jace, and Jack (deceased) Wheeler of Papillion, NE; Jesse, Michelle, and Jada Wheeler of Boston, MA; Hilah Wheeler of St. Louis, MO; and Rachel and Lylah Wheeler of Papillion, NE. Connie’s family invites you to join them in a celebration of Connie’s life on July 17th, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 at Kahler-Dolce funeral home in Papillion and burial service at Cedardale Cemetery. Refreshments and reminiscing will follow at the Papillion Masonic lodge.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be sent to Fort Atkinson, the Omaha Spinners and Weavers Guild or the charity of your choice.
Fort Atkinson: https://www.fortatkinsononline.org/about-us/foundation
Omaha Spinners and Weavers Guild: [email protected]
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