Nathan C. Wheeler
December 18, 1939 ~ April 2, 2017
Nathan C. Wheeler, 77, of Perry passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 2, 2017.
He was born December 18, 1939, in Minford, Ohio, the son of the late Daniel and Madge (Ross) Wheeler. Nathan married the love of his life Joann Sears.
Mr. Wheeler spent most of his working career at Kennametal in the maintenance department. He enjoyed going to sales and buying and selling tractors. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Linda (Jeffrey) Durham, Gary (Angel) Wheeler, Larry (Melissa) Wheeler, and Teresa (Kurt) Czika; brother, Clarence Wheeler; grandchildren, Steve Durham, Christopher (Ashley) Durham, Ryan (Katie) Wheeler, Corey Wheeler, Lindsay and Nicole Wheeler, Kaitlin Ortiz, Eric (Melissa) Wheeler, Craig (Hillary Morse) Layman, and Brianna and Hope Yates; and great grandchildren, Landon, Cole, Maddox, and Kaiden.
Nathan was preceded in death by his wife Joann; daughter, Kathy Wheeler; his parents; his step-mother, Berthea; siblings, Emajean, Louise, Lorraine, Norman, Edgel, and Raymond; and step-brothers, Kermit and Rodney Phillips.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Perry Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 6-8 PM at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio 44057. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for you all during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to the whole wheeler family.Nate was a very kind generous man with a big heart.prayers to family .he now is renuited with joann.sending love to all.
PopPa Nate will forever leave lasting memories and a love that can never be erased. Over the many years he became the influence of a second dad to me. As much time as I spent growing up with Teresa at the house PopPa Nate could have claimed me on his taxes! I will miss hearing him call me Little One and tell me to come over so he can beat my butt followed by a come here I want a kiss! He is for sure one the God broke the mold when he created this one in a million. Chuck you are my Best Friend and I know the hurt and empty feeling I am always here for you. My thoughts and Prayers to all my extended family.PopPa Nate you and Mama Joann I enjoy your welcome home party till we all meet again. I will love and miss you but you are and will always be with me.
I'm so sorry for the Wheeler family loss! Nate was such a sweetheart!! I will never forget him going into my aunt Pat's store! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
So sorry to hear of your loss Eric. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary, Ryan and Corey, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad and grandpa was such a nice man and always made me laugh. I know he will be missed by many, many people. All of your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Love to all of you!
Prayers and deepest sympathies. My thoughts are with your family
To all the Wheeler family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Nate was a good guy and always willing to lend you a hand if you needed help. RIP Nate.
Eric and Family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gary, Theresa, Ryan, Corey, Eric, Craig, and the rest of the Wheeler family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great man that always had us laughing in the market livestock barn during fair.
Prayers for the family at this time of loss. Nate was a kind and thougtful man and missed Joann so much now together forever.
I am sorry for your loss. Nate was a good friend that I have known for years (back from my Kennametal days). I'm sorry I didn't hear about this sooner so I could come to visiting hours, I have a lot of memories of him and the good times we had.
We are sorry for your loss. May God walk with you in your time of need.
Linda, so sorry to hear of loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.