Edwin Wheatley
September 05, 1922 - May 08, 2014
Obituary
WHEATLEY, Edwin "Ed" A. of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Saginaw Senior Care and Rehab Center. He was 91 years old. Edwin A. Wheatley was born on September 5, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Charles W. and Louise E. (Kampfert) Wheatley. He married Elaine M. Granger on May 8, 1943; she preceded him on August 12, 2008. Ed graduated from Arthur Hill High School and GM Tech in Flint. He also proudly served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II. He was employed at Lufkin Rule for many years and then began working for Wickes Corporation, retiring as Safety Manager. Ed was a member of the Saginaw City Auxiliary Police, where he retired as Chief, the Saginaw Safety Council, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. In his spare time, Ed enjoyed traveling with his wife, but above all, he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his daughter and three sons: Carol (Greg) Moore of Royal Oak, Larry Wheatley of Granbury, TX, Don Wheatley of Saginaw, and Tom Wheatley of Saginaw; ex-daughter-in-law, Vicki Wheatley of Saginaw; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Dorothy) Wheatley of Saginaw; and one sister-in-law, Mollie Wheatley. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 65 years, Elaine; one daughter-in-law, Sue Wheatley; and two brothers: Jim and Harold Wheatley. FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 5376 State Street. Rev. Fr. Randy Kelly will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of V.F.W. Post # 1859. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Edwin will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or online at www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Barbara Bullotta
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Ed was truely "one in a million", a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, devoted Christian, and a man who was known for his integrity, honesty, and a love for life. May he rest in peace knowing that he leaves a legacy of love and committment to his dear family and the many who knew and respected him.
With love and sympathy to Ed's entire family,
Barb and Ron Bullotta
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Anonymous
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Blue & White Sympathy Standing Basket was purchased for the family of Edwin "Ed" A. Wheatley.
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Amy Hellebuyck
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I was heartbroken to learn of Grandpa Wheatley's passing. He was such a great man and I'll never forget how sweet he was to me. I absolutely loved him as my own family - just like I do all of you - and will cherish the memories I have ... especially those in Traverse City! I'm so sorry I can't be there to celebrate his life, but know that I am thinking of your family and sending love and prayers. Hopefully you can find peace knowing that him and Grandma are back together dancing on a cloud in heaven. He will be missed.
XOXO -
Amy Popp-Hellebuyck
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Jason Wheatley
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Such a loss for our family. But it brings solace to know that he is now back with his wife, our mother and grandmother, and all of his family. Such a blessing to have had this man as my grandfather. Surely he will be missed but he leaves behind so many great memories to reflect on that bring peace and comfort. His passing was what would have been the day of my grandparents seventy-first wedding anniversary, having shared sixty-five anniversaries together here on earth. Thank you for everything grandpa, we love you.
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Dennis & Julie Kozikowski. Scott & Chris McDonald
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Dennis & Julie Kozikowski. Scott & Chris McDonald purchased the Dish Garden with Fresh Cut Flowers for the family of Edwin "Ed" A. Wheatley.
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Dish Garden with Fresh Cut Flowers was purchased for the family of Edwin "Ed" A. Wheatley.