Pallbearers
In Loving Memory Of
George Bankhead • Romeo Wheeler R.C. Wheeler III • Ronyatta Wilson James Hicks III • Kenton Hicks
Honorary Pallbearers
Tavian Wheeler • Ramsey Wheeler Andre Liphford • Timothy Williams
Flower Bearers
Gabrielle Wheeler • Toska Wheeler
Acknowledgement
God’s Garden
God looked around his garden, And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest; God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain; He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered, “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For a part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
The family of the late Robert (R.C.) Wheeler Jr., would like to acknowledge with sincere appreciation, your understanding, your prayers, and all acts of kindness shown at this time of bereavement.
Arrangements Entrusted To
Robert ClaytonWheeler II Sunrise
“R.C.”
December 12, 1953
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Sunset
January 26, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016 Visitation: 11:00 a.m. • Service: 12 Noon
Reid’s New Golden Gate Funeral Home 5665 North Teutonia Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pastor Keith Tullberg - Officiating Siloah Lutheran Church
Obituary
Order of Service
Robert Clayton (R.C.) Wheeler, Jr.
Musical Prelude...............................................................................
was born on December 12, 1953, to parents R.C. Sr. and Martha (Randolph) Wheeler in Blytheville, Arkansas. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. At the age of seven, he and his family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Scripture Reading.................Psalms 23........Pastor Keith Tullberg Prayer.............................................................Pastor Keith Tullberg Song Selection.............“The Lord’s Prayer”........Sequita Bridges
He completed his elementary education in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). At the age of 19, Robert entered the United States Marines. It was there where he completed his high school education. He was honorably discharged in September of 1974. During his tour of duty he served as a Combat Engineer.
Acknowledgments of Cards and Condolences........................................Chanda Wheeler
Robert was united in holy matrimony to Marcia (Bankhead) Wheeler in April of 1974, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This union was blessed with four children.
Eulogy............................................................Pastor Keith Tullberg
He worked at Allis Chalmers, Milwaukee Road railroad and Wisconsin Medical Industries. In 2007, R.C. was no longer able to work due to declining health. In his leisure, he loved music and games. Some of his favorite games included chess, Dominos and cards. He was an avid sports enthusiast of basketball and football; however, his utmost favorite activity was walking his dog, Brutus. Robert Clayton Wheeler departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.C. and Martha Wheeler. He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Demeatress, Ronyatta Wilson, Linette, Romeo (Chanda) and R.C. III; sister, Ann (James) Hicks; cousins raised as brothers, Robert Lee (Dorothy) and Nathaniel Wheeler; uncle, Will Wheeler, Jr.; aunt, Lottie Riney; Timothy Williams, who was like a son to Robert, and a host of cousins and friends.
Remarks (please limit 2 minutes).....................Family and Friends Obituary................................................................Chanda Wheeler Song Selection...............“Amazing Grace”...........Sequita Bridges Recessional.....................................................................................
Father Your life was a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. We won’t immortalize you in stars, because they fade away. We won’t remember you with a poem, for it will be forgotten one day. We will keep you safe in our hearts, so that you are with us every way. Love lives forever; It never dies, we carry it with us always. You’re always in our hearts. We love you, Dad. Your Children
Interment
Graceland Cemetery 6401 North 43rd Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209
Repast
Siloah Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 3721 North 21st Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206
From the Grandchildren I thought about it a million times and all I can ask myself is why? You were there when I scraped my knee, you were there when I needed someone here for me. Now you’re gone and I feel all alone; I look at the sky and I know you are home. You can never be replaced, and believe me when I say that God made no mistake… He needed an angel to keep our family safe. By: Kennedy Wheeler
His Legacy Grandchildren: Lenisa, Antonio, Kearra, Sydney, Gabrielle, Demeatress Jr., Kennedy, Ariana, Ronyatta Jr., Christopher, Chimya, Tosca, Josiah, Donyai, Romeo Jr., Savian, Tavian, Ramsey, Jacobi, Dayquon, Rayquon, Mijoy, Ariana and RC IV Great Grandchildren Aiden, Adrian, Scarlett, Jerimiah, Iamee and Laila