Les Wheeler

Les Wheeler, age 76, was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 28, 1938. He passed away June 6, 2014 with his family by his bedside. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Wheeler. Les and Phyllis enjoyed traveling, listening to and attending bluegrass festivals, sporting events of all kinds, and rooting for the Diamondbacks and Cowboys. He spent many hours on the golf course and hanging out with his vast array of friends. Les was a retired salesman who worked for Elder Quinn and McGill for numerous years. Les was truly loved and will be greatly missed by many. He is preceded in death by his mother Cassie Mae Hicks and step-father A.A. Hicks. He is survived by his son Randy, daughter-in- law Debbie, their children Derek, Shawn and Serena; his daughter Stacy Lewis, son-in-law Steve and their three daughters Stephani, Samantha and Sydney; sisters-in-law Lorraine Collums and Virgie Jerome; nephews, Bill Proffer and his wife Jeannette, Casey Proffer, Paul Jerome, Brad Collums; nieces, Tyra Proffer, JoDee Fanelli and husband J.R., Natalie Jerome; great-nephew Keith Collums; great-nieces Amanda Church and her husband Sam, Haley Johnson, her husband Joe and their baby Lily. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, family man and friend. Many will cherish his memory. Services will be Monday, June 9, 2014 at 2:00 pm FRENCH-Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Les to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517; Topeka, Kansas 66675. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400