Richard Wheeler

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In Loving Memory of My Dad, Richard Wheeler My dad, Richard Wheeler, passed away at the age of 69, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a hole in our hearts that can never truly be filled. There are no words that can fully describe what it feels like to lose my dad. Losing a parent means losing a piece of yourself, a part of your story, and someone you always believed would be there. I am grateful for every memory, every conversation, every laugh, and every moment I was blessed to share with him. My dad was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. After his military service, he built a career in marketing in the adult beverage industry, including working with Coors. He worked hard and lived a life filled with experiences that made him who he was. Anyone who knew my dad knew the things he loved. He was a devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved keeping up with the news and what was happening in the world, and enjoyed fishing. These simple things brought him happiness and will always remind us of him. But to me, he was more than his career or the things he enjoyed. He was my dad. His love also extended beyond biology. He loved his son and daughter who were not biologically his as his own, proving that being a parent isn’t about blood—it is about love. He was also a grandfather, and the love he shared with his grandchildren will live on through them. He leaves behind his daughter, Katie, his son and daughter whom he loved as his own, and his multiple grandchildren. While our hearts are broken by his absence, we are grateful for the love he gave us and the memories he left behind. Dad, I hope you always knew how deeply you were loved. I wish I had more time with you. I wish I could hear your voice one more time, sit beside you one more time, and make just one more memory with you. I will carry you with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for being my dad. Thank you for the love, support, and guidance you provided and the memories you left behind. I love you, Dad. I will miss you every day. Until we meet again, I hope you are finally at peace. Your daughter,
Katie

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