Donald D. Wheeler
August 31, 1923 — November 13, 2010
Donald Douglas Wheeler age 87 of Deerwood died on November 13, 2010 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on August 31, 1923 in Flint, MI to Clifford and Rose (Deneen) Wheeler. He was a WWII army veteran serving in the European Theater. Don was a life member of VFW post #1647, Brainerd; DAV #22, Brainerd; the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post #557, Deerwood. Survivors include 1 son, Robert (Bennie) Wheeler of Creston, NC; 2 daughters, Vicki (Chris) Cornelison, Cloquet, MN and Gloria (Kenneth)Powell of South Wales, Great Britain; six grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents and his wife Lila, and 1 sister, Virginia Phillips. Graveside services will be 2 PM on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with full military honors. Friends may call on Friday at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm.