Charles K. Wheeler's Obituary
Charles K. Wheeler, age 90, of Tavares, FL passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010. He was born in West Winfield, NY and moved to Lake County in 1982 from Rome, NY. Mr. Wheeler was a civil engineer and a veteran of the US Marine Corps, having served in the Pacific and China during WWII. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tavares, the Elks Lodge Tavares, and the Masonic Order in West Winfield, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Estella C. Wheeler of Tavares, FL; son, Thomas C. (Alena) Wheeler of Westernville, NY; daughter, Susan E. Wheeler of Rome, NY; brother, Russell S. (Dona) Wheeler of Erie, PA; granddaughters, Allison Wheeler of Media, PA and Katherine Joaquim of VA.A Memorial Service for Mr. Wheeler will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors, 326 E. Orange Ave., Eustis, FL 32726, 352-357-4193.
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