Donald J. Wheeler
Of Arlington Heights

Donald Joel Wheeler was born February 13, 1926 to Nathan and Grace (nee Gerrie) Wheeler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He died March 3, 2008 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Wheeler was the past Commander of the Arlington Heights American Legion Post. He and his wife were members of the Arlington Squares for over 20 years

Survivors include his wife Elaine (nee Mueller), whom he married January 3, 1948; his children Linda Ann (late Douglas) Hilton, David Joel Wheeler and Debra Lynn (Charles) McAtee; his grandchildren Rachel, Kevin, Michelle, Susan, Rebecca and Theresa; and his great grand children Elliot and Andrew.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation Thursday March 6, 2008 from 3 until 9 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Funeral service 10:30 AM, Friday March 7, 2008, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to:. American Heart Assn./American Stroke Assn., Memorials & Tributes 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674