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Arthur "LeRoy" Wheeler
Arthur "LeRoy" Wheeler, 81, of Winfield, Kan., passed away early Friday morning, March 31, 2017 at Cumbernauld Village.
Born Nov. 16, 1935 in Wichita, Kan., he was the son of Henry and Gertude (Whitticar) Wheeler. He was raised and received his education in Wichita graduating from Wichita East High School. Because of a medical condition, he was not able to join the Armed Services. As a young man, LeRoy worked in retail grocery as well as at Boeing Aircraft. He was united in marriage to Janet Lee Bruhn on June 16, 1957 in Wichita. The couple made their first home in Wichita and moved to Wellington in 1962 to manage Harry's IGA. In 1972, they moved to Winfield and bought Albertson's A.G. Grocery Store. In 1975, he opened a new Wheelers IGA in the 300 Block of East 9th. He continued to own and operate the grocery store until selling it in September of 1991. In 1996, the couple moved to Fort Scott, Kan., and operated two Gene's IGA stores. LeRoy retired in 2000 and moved back to Winfield. Janet preceded him in death on March 25, 2015.
LeRoy was a member of Tisdale United Methodist Church. He enjoyed being a community volunteer. He was the secretary/treasurer of the Brothers in Blue Prison Ministry Program. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels and William Newton Hospital Auxiliary. He was active in church, serving on different committees including being a substitute teacher in his Sunday School class.
His family includes:
His daughters: Sharon McFarland and husband, Scott of Winfield; Susan Nettrouer and husband, Steve of Winfield;
His brother: Richard Wheeler and wife, Peggy of Wichita;
His sisters: Laverne Jessup of Wichita; Nancy Smith of Wichita;
His grandsons: Chad McFarland and wife, Holly of Olathe; Andy McFarland and wife, Kim of Manhattan; Adam Nettrouer of Winfield, Alex Nettrouer of Lenexa; Roger Nettrouer and wife, Miranda of Arkansas City; Ray Nettrouer of Wellington;
His great grandsons: Chase, Josh, Jason and AJ McFarland; Derek and Lucas McFarland;
His great granddaughter: Cailin Nettrouer; and
Numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, LeRoy was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Ronald and Bill Wheeler and a sister, Bessie Brown.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Winfield. The family will greet friends at Miles Funeral Service on Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 p.m.
Memorials have been established in LeRoy's name for the Brothers In Blue Prison Ministry, Tisdale United Methodist Church and Harry Hynes Hospice. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.milesfuneralservice.com