William Eugene Wheeler

October 6, 1947 - October 31, 2023

William Eugene Wheeler, 76, of Pekin, Indiana passed away on October 31, 2023. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Brenda Wheeler; daughters, Terry Pierce and Nancy (Chuck) Williams; sister, Mary (Frank) Jackson; grandsons, Garrard "Jake" Pierce and Adam Pierce; granddaughter, Kathy Williams; great grandchildren, Natalie and Eddie Hernandez Ortiz; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

William was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Roederer Wheeler; father, N.S. Wheeler; step-father, Zeke Wheeler; brother, Richard Wheeler Sr.; sister, Sherry Mejias; and son-in-law, Roy Pierce. 

William was a proud United States Army Veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. 

He worked for FEMA and was also a retired school bus driver of 20 years. If you knew William, you knew how much he loved his school bus kiddos. 

Service to Honor the life of William 'Bill' Wheeler will be held on November 24, 2023, 3-5pm at the Salem VFW Post#6636, 197 W Hugh Veteran Dr. Salem, IN 47167.
The facility will be smoke free during this 2hr period to allow minors to attend. The VFW Post and Auxillary will be providing a meal.