Lowell B. Wheeland Obituary (1926

Lowell "Buck" Wheeland was born Wednesday February 3, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to the late Herman Curtiss and Emma Rose (Bernhardt) Wheeland. Also preceded in death by his first wife Norma K. Wheeland in 1998, and her parents, Chester and Norma Pfluke; sister, Janice (Joe) McMurray. He graduated from Kent State University and retired from the Timken Co. after 37 years of service and served 14 years for the Stark County Auditor office. He served his country during W.W. II in the U.S. Army. He was active in leadership with Junior Achievement, Cub Scouts and Indian Guides. Memberships include Elks Lodge #3201 in Canton, Trinity Lodge # 710 F. & A.M. and a lifetime member of Christ Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon. He was an avid bowler and golfer and he loved OSU Sports. Survived by his wife of 13 years, Julie Large Wheeland; daughters, Susan (Denis) Casey, Jan (Dave) Rausch; son, Greg (Shelley) Wheeland; grandchildren, Aaron Myers, Sean Casey, Shannon Casey, Heather Rausch, Nick Rausch, Ryan Neal, and Rob Neal. Services will be Wednesday at 1 pm in the Schneeberger Funeral with Rev. David deVries officiating. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 am to 1 pm before the service. Memorials may be made to your local Leukemia Society in his memory