He was a member of Local 561 for 60 years.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Sheridan and Anita Wheeler.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Wheeler; son, Bruce Wheeler; daughter, Linda Capps (Jim), Wendy Brown (Michael), Tina Clouse (Mark), Cherish Duckworth (Brian); son, Bart Wheeler; daughter, B.J. Tomberlin (Scott); 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 15, 2011 at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kim Wells, with burial in Digby Hll Cemetery in Dale IL. Friends may visit from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.