Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2023 in Gaylord, Michigan

Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler

March 4, 1962 - May 12, 2023 (61 years old)

Gaylord, Michigan

Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2023 in Gaylord, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service

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Richard Dean "Wheeldog" Wheeler

March 4, 1962 - May 12, 2023 (61 years old)

Gaylord, Michigan

Richard Dean Wheeler Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Dean Wheeler of Gaylord, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his mother Nancy Sharon Wheeler (Geahan) of Lewiston; his wife Mary Wheeler (Byrne); his son James Wheeler of East Jordan; his father Richard Wheeler (Kristina) of Gaylord; his stepfather Richard Plawecki of Utah; his siblings, Debra Wheeler of Lewiston, Danielle Ray of Mt. Pleasant, Tony Wheeler of Howell and Jason Plawecki (Marie) of Midway, Utah; his brother-in-law Dan Byrne (Amy) of Gaylord; his nieces and nephews, Kramer, Camron, Brady, Delaney, Bryce, Alec, Amelia, Brad (Kenna), Emily (Matt) and Nate; and his close friend Scott Starks of Gaylord.

Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions in Rick's memory to VFW Post #1518 Building Fund.

850 N. Center Ave. / P.O. Box 249.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service



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May 17

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Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service
850 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735

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May 18

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Gaylord E-Free Church
1649 M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735

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May 18

Funeral service

Free Church
1649 M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735

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