Ralph H. Wheeler, 87, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Private services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas.
Ralph was born July 10, 1931 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to John Euless and Exie Mae (Reasons) Wheeler. Ralph served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 25 years of service. He married Geraldine Corbi on February 7, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island. Ralph was a family man who would often times work two jobs to support his family. After military retirement, he worked at Sprague Electric for one year and moved onto PPG where he worked and retired after 14 years of service.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents; spouse; and one brother, James Edward Wheeler.
Surviving relatives include his daughter, Beverly Spillman and husband, Mike of Wichita Falls; daughter, Denise Wheeler and partner, Steve Kelly of Iowa Park; daughter, Michele Davis and husband, Dwayne of Wichita Falls; son, Curtis Wheeler and wife, Viola of Wichita Falls; son, Mark Wheeler of Iowa Park; 16 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Barbara Wheeler of Crowley, Texas.
Memorials are suggested, in lieu of flowers, to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310.
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