Robert A. "Bob" Wheatley

Robert A. “Bob” Wheatley, 76, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Providence Retirement Home. He was born December 30th, 1937 in Lebanon, KY to the late Robert Joseph and Dorothy Mae (Smith) Wheatley. Bob was the co-owner of Wheatley Truck Parts for some 22 years until his retirement. He enjoyed people, fishing, and collecting tractors and tools. Most of all he loved his wife of 53 years and his family. Bob was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council in Jeffersonville. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joe Wheatley.

Survivors include:

Wife of 53 years: Bernadette M. (Korte) Wheatley

Four Daughters: Linda M. Long and husband Jimmy

Carol S. Carrico and husband Tony

Amy S. Andres and husband Damon

Ann M. Wheatley

Six Grandchildren: Mary Elizabeth, Madeline, Nolan, Nicholas, Jacob and Kate.

Five Siblings: Gene and wife Evelyene, David and wife Esther, Jane Clark and husband David,

Gary and wife Therese, and Jan Wheatley-Troubaugh and husband Mike.

Also Surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Reception of family and friends will be 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday July 4th, at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 am Saturday July 5th, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial to follow in Church Cemetery in Jeffersonville.

Expressions may go to the Alzheimers Association.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfuneralservice.net