Kern County Obituaries

Eugene Edward Wheeler

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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Eugene Edward Wheeler was born on January 18, 1949 in Kansas City, 
Kansas to Junius and Janie Wheeler. Eugene was raised in San Fernando, 
California. He attended Vaughn Street Elementary School, San Fernando Jr. 
High School and graduated from San Fernando High School. Eugene went 
on to serve his country in the Army during the Vietnam war. After his time 
in the service, Eugene earned his BA in business. He went on to work at 
Edwards AFB and entered into a family business, "Wheeler & Son" with his 
father.
Eugene met and married Rose Marie Brown and from that union came 
two beautiful daughters, Eugenia and Mia Wheeler, both of Sacramento, 
California. 
Upon Rose's death he met and married Susan Hartly and from that union 
came a wonderful son, Eugene Junius Wheeler. 
Eugene met and married Juanita Villa Wheeler who he has loved for the 
past 16 years and who became his wife five years ago. He leaves to cherish 
his memory his lovely wife, Juanita; his children, Eugenia, Mia and Eugene; 
grandchildren, Tibrea, Steve, Shalimar, Mandy and Raymond; his father 
Junius; his mother, Janie; his sisters, Jeanetta, Vendetta, Patricia, Liz and 
Diane. 
Eugene was predeceased by his loving older brother, Billy Wayne. 
Eugene also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, 
cousins and friends.
Eugene accepted Jesus  Christ as his personal savior several years ago. He 
was an active member of Community Church of California City where he 
served as a member of the choir and upon leaving the choir he served as a 
soloist. He was called to his heavenly home on April 21, 2003.