Mr. Walter L. Wheeler

Walter L. Wheclcrwas born on May 2,1933 to the union of Freeman and Helen Wheeler in Vernon, Texas. At an early age and "while living in Vernon, Walter was baptized into the Church of Christ under the leadership of Pastor R.M. Moore. Later in life Walter's travels led him to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he met his future wife Madelyn Gordon. The two were united in holy matrimony on October 31, 1964. Their union was later blessed with two children; daughter, Tracy Lynne and son, Kevin Garrett. Walter found Christians worshipping in a building on 6th and Locust. He continued worshipping with them as they moved to the building on 18th and Monroe known as the Northside Church of Christ. Soon they were to be known as the Central Church of Christ under the leadership of John O. Williams. While being an active member there, Walter became one of the leading brothers: Sunday school teacher, finance committee member, involved in many other projects and programs, and of course a song leader. Years later, Walter and his family placed their membership at 35th and Cherry, Church of Christ, where he continued to serve in the same capacities. He became Church Treasurer and along with other brothers, he was ordained as a Deacon in 1988. When the congregation moved its location and became known as the Brentwood Church of Christ, his duties continued where he worked tirelessly. He enjoyed singing in the Brentwood Acapella Chorus, taking classes in the Sunset School of Biblical Studies, serving in the food pantry, singing with the Inspirations at the nursing home and seeing that the Church building was maintained and cared for on a weekly basis. Most of all he enjoyed meeting and socializing with his brothers and sisters in Christ when his health allowed. Walter enjoyed singing, traveling, bowling, playing dominoes, and vintage and muscle cars. Walter found gainful employment as a welder at Ladish CO, where he worked until retirement 33 years later. Brother Walter L. Wheeler was preceded in death by: both parents, Freeman and Helen Wheeler; two brothers, Bob Wheeler and Vernice Wheeler; two sisters, Callie Mae Hubbard and Helen Ruth Reynolds. He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Madelyn Wheeler; daughter, Tracy Daniel; son, Kevin Wheeler; three grandchildren, Quinn Wheeler, Micah Wheeler, and Jacinta Miller; two great-grandchildren, Ziyada and Kenneth; brothers-in-law, Charlie Hubbard and Winston (Aurelia) Gordon; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mr. Walter L. Wheeler

May 2, 1933 - December 26, 2018