Donna Wheeler

VISITATION:

1 -2 p.m., Monday, January 26 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE:

2 p.m., Monday, January 26 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Donna M. Wheeler, 85, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, died Friday January 23, 2015 at the Rutledge Home in Chippewa Falls.

She was born September 8, 1929 in West Lima. She was raised in Bloomer and graduated from Bloomer High School.

Donna married Leigh Wheeler on October 20, 1951 in Bloomer.

Donna was a talented seamstress. She made her children's clothing with her own patterns. She embroidered many sets of dish towels and blocks for baby quilts. She was active in the Hallie United Methodist Church sewing club, where she also taught Sunday school, always trying to make a difference in the lives of children.

Following Leigh's stroke, Donna helped her husband speak again. With Leigh's early retirement, they enjoyed fishing together. Donna grew up fishing and loved kitty cats too. She enjoyed being outdoors, sitting in the warm sun, whether it was waiting for her children to get off the bus, watching Leigh feed the deer in the yard, or sitting in the sun at the dining room table. When the weather wasn't favorable outside, she'd sit inside with her feet propped near the warm stove. Her children and grandchildren will never forget her delicious homemade pies, made from the berries she picked herself. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include a daughter, Melanie Popple of Chippewa Falls; two sons, Mark (Deb) Wheeler of Oakdale, Minnesota, Brian (Sue) Wheeler of Menomonie; five grandchildren, Scott (Sabine) Wheeler, Justin and Michael Wheeler, Carl and Megan Popple; a great-grandson, Brian Wheeler; sisters-in-law, Gloria Hempelman of Eau Claire, Donna Burt of Dallas, Texas, Bea Wheeler of Mesa, AZ; a brother-in-law, Ken (Marion) Wheeler of Chippewa Falls; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret (nee Dean) Muenich; father, William Burt; stepfather, Joseph Muenich; her husband, Leigh on January 11, 2014; a sister, Evie Wheeler on December 20, 2014; two brothers, Harry and Oliver Burt; a granddaughter, Cheri Wheeler; three brothers-in-law, Dale and Allen Wheeler, and Dave Hempelman.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 26 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with Chaplain Patrick Smith officiating. Interment will be in Prairie View Cemetery, village of Lake Hallie.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral chapel

AFTERSERVICE

A funeral service for Donna M. Wheeler, was held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 26 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls. Chaplain Patrick Smith officiated and granddaughter, Megan Popple read a poem during the service. Music was provided by Vicky Jensen and Becky Scheidler.

Interment was at Prairie View Cemetery, village of Lake Hallie. Casket bearers were Scott, Justin, Michael, Mark and Brian Wheeler, Carl and Melanie Popple. Honorary bearers were Megan Popple and Brian Wheeler.