- Date Of Birth: May 4, 1930
- Date Of Death: August 17, 2021
- State: Indiana
Vernon Lee Wheeler, 91, Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born May 4, 1930, in Senath, Missouri, the son of Elzie and Virdia Wheeler. Vernon proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired after many years at Western Electric. Vernon loved the St. Louis Cardinals and Major League Baseball in general. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Vernon served the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of The First Pentecostal Church of Anderson. His love for the Lord was evident when friends, family, and ministers would stop by to pray with him. Vernon immediately started praising and worshipping the Lord.
Vernon is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rebecca M. Wheeler, of Anderson; son, David (Marlene) Wheeler, of Anderson; daughter, Verna (Jesse) Flynn, of New Castle; step-son, Michael Monday, of Anderson; step-daughter, Marla Monday, of Anderson; also surviving are his brothers, Donald Wheeler of Ingalls, Joe Wheeler of Kennett, Missouri, sister, Brenda Mize of Greenfield; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Edith Opal Wheeler; sisters, Donna Jean Wheeler and Barbara Ann Wheeler; daughter in law, Tia Lynn Monday; and grandson, Gage Monday.
