OBITUARY
Randall Blaine Wheeler
March 7, 1937 – February 7, 2021
Randall Blaine Wheeler, 83, of Columbus passed away Sunday, February 7, 2020, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. 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.
FAMILY
- Jean Ellen Wheeler, Wife
- Corinna Elizabeth "Corie" Wheeler, Daughter
- Penny (David) Breugemann, Daughter
- Kelly (Mike) Rocchio, Daughter
- Michael B. (Wendy) Wheeler, Son
- Ron (Rita) Wheeler, Brother
- Gary Wheeler, Brother
- Carolyn (Jim) Devers, Sister
- Rose Grider, Sister
- Rita (Tom) Frazier, Sister
- Dana (Beau) Sterling, Sister
- Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
DONATIONS
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First Baptist Church Foundation
3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus, Indiana 47203
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Our Hospice of South Central Indiana
2626 17th Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
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Visitation
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Funeral Service
Thursday, February 11, 2021
OTHER SERVICES:
Private Inurnment
Memories
Randall Blaine Wheeler
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ADD A MEMORYLarry Miller
February 12, 2021
We attend Memorial Baptist. So sorry for your loss. Randy was a special person and he always had a good word to say and always was very helpful at all of the funerals.
Margot Green
February 11, 2021
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Randy. I am in a 'stretch and balance' class with Corie, who has kept us up to date on her father's illness. Although I did not really know Randy, I did encounter him on my walks around the lake as he fished some years ago. While I never saw him actually catch a fish, he was smiling and clearly enjoying himself.
Randy's illness undoubtedly posed many difficulties for his family, but many members rallied around to offer comfort and support. It is evident that Randy was loved -- which is comforting in itself.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Margot Green
Rich Eppard
February 11, 2021
To Corie and Jean. Logan and I are so sorry for your loss. Randy will always be remembered for his kindness and brilliant smile.
Kelly Rocchio
February 10, 2021
Kelly Rocchio
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
2014 Indiana Fishing Lessons Continued
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
Michael Wheeler
February 10, 2021
2009 Fishing Trip
Debbie (Covert) Shippee
February 10, 2021
Randall was a wonderful cousin to me and role model for our family. I have many great memories growing up and seeing this great man as a wonderful person to look up to. We will miss him greatly, but, know he is now pain free and with our Lord in Heaven.
Patty Osterman
February 10, 2021
Dear Jeanne and family......I, along with a hundred others, got to know Randy through Cummins. This guy made work fun. He had the most unique sense of humor and I don’t know many who didn’t go to him for help on a project or to just talk. In my many conversations with him, through the years, the name Jeanne was a constant. He adored you
One of my favorite stories he would tell me is, “Jeanne shops so much that the Gold Mine sends clothes home with her and she just takes back what she doesn’t want.” Jeanne, you made Randy’s life so happy. He had the biggest smile when he mentioned your name.
To Randy I’d just say....thanks for being a friend and thanks for the memories, RBW
.......and he’d say, “thanks, PO.
Beverly Hattabaugh
February 10, 2021
Randall and I go back a long way. In 1955 he got my future husband and I together. We had many good times. I didn't see him but kept in touch by sending cards. He was a special fella who will be missed.
Kelly Rocchio
February 9, 2021
August 2019
Kelly Rocchio
February 9, 2021
August 2019
Kelly Rocchio
February 9, 2021
Trip to California 2001
Kelly Rocchio
February 9, 2021
Trip to California 2001
Kelly Rocchio
February 9, 2021
Kelly Rocchio
February 9, 2021
May 1956
Larry Calfee
February 9, 2021
Heaven's heartbeat quickened as Randy stepped into Eternity!
May the family find comfort in God's Peace.
Larry Havicus
February 8, 2021
My dear Jeannie, Lisa and I am so sorry for your lose. We are so sorry we won't be able to be with you at this time. We will keep you in our hearts and minds. We remember when you and Randy married, and I am sorry to say I didn't think he was good enough for you. But I found out how wrong I was and grew love him as much as I love you. Take care of yourself and Corey. With Love Larry and Lisa.