Thomas Charles Wheeler, age 57 of Moline died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN.
There will be no services as per his wishes. Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Thomas was born November 19, 1947 in Moline, the son of Chester and Caroline Keegan Wheeler. He married Linda Marie Stice on January 19, 1985 in Rock Island.
Thomas was the President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Silvis Arie# 1839. Thomas was employed as an assembler for 30 years at Case IH retiring in 1996. He graduated from UTHS in 1965. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going on the riverboats and the race track. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
SURVIVORS
Wife Linda Moline
Daughters Gina Wheeler Milwaukee, WI
Tayna Wheeler Moline
Kristy Wheeler Moline
Leigh Wheeler Moline
Son Cody Wheeler Moline
Step daughter Lauri (David) Ruby Silvis
Mother Caroline VanDerHeaden Carbon Cliff
Brothers John (Lois) Wheeler Cambridge
Larry (Patty) Wheeler MI
Half brother Chester (Bonnie) Wheeler Affington, IL
10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Chester Wheeler.
Online condolences may be expressed to Thomas' family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com.