Randy was born in Vallonia, Indiana March 7, 1937, the son of Daniel and Doris Marie Zikes Wheeler. He married Jean Ellen Boots July 13, 1974, she survives.
Randy worked in the Production Control and Engineering Department of Cummins Engine Company 41 years retiring in 2000 and then returned as a consultant for 12years. He was a Funeral Assistant with Myers Funeral Service from December of 2000 to April of 2020. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was active in Emmaus, past Lay director, active in Men’s Bible Study, was chairperson of Diaonnate Board, active in drama groups of church, putting on many skits. Also active in the Inquirer Sunday School Class and head usher many years, he also made many mission trips with the Church. He bowled many years, loved to fish and enjoyed all sports.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Ellen Wheeler of Columbus; daughters, Corinna Elizabeth “Corie” Wheeler of Columbus, Penny (David) Breugemann of Reno, NV and Kelly (Mike) Rocchio of Hayward, CA; son, Michael B. (Wendy) Wheeler of San Diego, CA; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brothers, Ron (Rita) Wheeler of Little Acres, IN and Gary Wheeler of Vallonia; sisters, Carolyn (Jim) Devers of Medora, Rose Grider of Vallonia, Rita (Tom) Frazier of Dexter, MO and Dana (Beau) Sterling of Brownstown.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Dan Cash, Rev Jon Carlstrom and Dr. William Griffith officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street. Private inurnment will be at Garland Brook Mausoleum at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com.
In keeping with CDC and Indiana guidelines, social distancing must be followed and masks are required. You may also be asked to wait outside due to the social distanced capacity of the funeral home and the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church Foundation or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street is assisting the Wheeler family.
