Larry G. Wheeler, Sr.
Larry G. Wheeler, Sr., 72, of Reno passed away at 3:10 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus with loved ones at his side.
He was born on September 14, 1939, in Marietta to Perry and Virginia Waters Wheeler. Larry was a member of Laborers Local 639 of Marietta, Iron Workers Local 601 of Charleston, SC, Loyal Order of Moose 1823, Eagles Aerie 458, life member of NRA. He was an excellent swimmer and enjoyed the Ohio River, camping with his family and cooking over the open fire, fishing, hunting, boating and grandchildren’s sporting events.
On October 10, 1964, he married Shirley Hill who survives with 2 sons, Larry (Roxanna) Wheeler and Todd (Debra) Wheeler all of Marietta, special nephew Mike (Kris) Hill of Reno, 7 grandchildren: Jason (Rebecca) Wheeler of Lowell, Shannon (Derek) McGlumphy of Belpre, Shawn Wheeler of Marietta, Jennifer (Jonny) Salyer of Newport, Perry (Maddie Bauer) Wheeler of Marietta, Heath and Holly Hill of Reno; 7 great grandchildren: Cayden, Cash, and Colbie Wheeler of Lowell, Kelsi and Kalei Knick and Abbey McGlumphy all of Belpre, Kennedy Wheeler of Waterford. Also surviving is his sister Katherine (Alfred) Mugrage of Little Hocking and sister-in-law Patricia Wheeler of Marietta.
He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (March 21) at 1:00 at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday after 2:00 with family present from 2-4 & 6-8.