Lawrence “Dude” Wheeler

Lawrence “Dude” Wheeler, 65, of Marietta died at 1:45 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at his home.

He was born on July 12, 1943, in Marietta, a son of Perry Dale and Virginia Claire Watters Wheeler.  He had been employed in construction as an industrial painter.  He was a member of the Army Reserves and The National Guard.  Dude was baptized in the Baptist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and his family.

Dude was married to Patricia Martin who survives with 2 daughters and 1 son:  Tami (Paul Wallace) Wheeler of Belpre, Connie Lang of Marietta, Bradley (Denise) Wheeler of Johnstown, Ohio; 8 grandchildren:  Jonathan and Scotty Wheeler, Erica Barnum, Audrianna, John and Joe Lang, Lawrence Zeus Wheeler, Amber Wheeler; 4 great grandchildren:  Cameron, Hailey, Donavon and Nevaeh Wheeler.  Also surviving is his brother Larry (Shirley) Wheeler of Marietta, sister Katherine (Alf) Mugrage of Little Hocking, 2 special friends, Jami Seagle and Todd Prtichett.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers:  Robert and Daniel Wheeler.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21st, at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Kapple officiating.  Burial will be in Lynch Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:00 pm on Thursday.