William R. Wheeler

William Roy Wheeler, 99, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022, at Saint Luke's Hospice House surrounded by family.

Bill was born August 5, 1922, in Milan, MO, the second of eight children of William Roy and Iva Myrtle (Sims) Wheeler.

Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Irene (Robertson) Wheeler; great grandson, Bryce Alan Wheeler; and siblings, Earl Wheeler, J.B. Wheeler, John Robert Wheeler, Charles "Buddy" Wheeler, Helen Hartung and Infant Syvella Wheeler.

Bill worked as a Teamster route salesman for Cain's Coffee for more than 30 years before he retired in 1984. Other than a job related injury, Bill didn't miss a day of work for three decades. Following retirement he delivered auto parts for O'Reilly's. Bill and Mary were members of Independence Boulevard Christian Church for 50+ years. He was an Honorary Warrior of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the proud father of three Eagle Scouts.

Bill leaves his children and spouses, Bill Wheeler (Edi), Mike Wheeler (Traci), Debby Royal (Larry deceased), Alan Wheeler (Patricia), Gary Wheeler (Denise) and Denise Wheeler (Mark Anderson); 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 22 great-great grandchildren and a 23rd on the way. He also leaves a brother, Cecil Wheeler and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Bill's life at 2:30 pm, on Tuesday, January 11, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to City Union Mission or to Children's Mercy Hospital.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a service celebrating Bill’s life at 2:30 pm, on Tuesday, January 11, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, Liberty, MO. Burial will follow at Glenridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to City Union Mission or to Children’s Mercy Hospital.