Robert M. Wheeler of Needham, formerly of Belmont on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Carole (Siegel). Devoted father of David Wheeler and his wife Patricia of Medford, Randy Wheeler and his wife Michelle of Canton, and William Wheeler and his wife Susan of Alexandria, VA. Loving grandfather of Gavin & Gwyneth, Cole & Jordan, and Myles. Dear brother of Joseph Wheeler and his wife Sandy of Brookline and Doris Mitchell and her husband Chester of Lexington. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, Brookline on Sunday, September 17 at 11:30am. Interment at the Beth El Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Randy Wheeler on Sunday following the interment and Monday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.