William Nathan Wheeler Jr

William "Bill" Nathan Wheeler Jr, 89 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana.

He was born Tuesday, January 28, 1936 in Knox, Indiana, Son of the late William Wheeler Sr and the late Loretta(Sohne) Wheeler.

On July 3, 1974, Bill Married Donna(Coldiron) in Knox, Indiana, and together they lovingly raised their children and were just shy of their 50th wedding anniversary before Donna's passing last year.  Bill retired from Bethlehem Steel after more than 30 years.  He enjoyed going out to eat, and he never met a stranger he didn't like!  Bill was known for chatting up a storm and loved telling jokes and making people laugh.  He enjoyed fishing, tinkering in his garage, playing with his beloved blue heeler, Tucker, being with his family,  and attending his grandkid's events.  Bill was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in North Judson and had a strong faith and love for God..

He worked as a mill right  for Bethelham Steel .

Surviving are Son, Danny Coldiron of Knox, Indiana, Son, William(Lindsay) Wheeler  of Culver, Indiana, Son, Robert(Melissa) Wheeler of LaCrosse, Indiana, Daughter, Shelly(Steve) Ransom of North Judson, Indiana, 8 grandchildren 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 50 years Donna, his parents William and Loretta Wheeler , one brother Gene Wheeler, on sister Patricia Hendricks and his newborn baby, William III.

Graveside services at Round Lake Cemetery, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11 AM, Braman and Son Memorial Chapel of Knox, Indiana is in charge of arrangements

Interment will follow in the Round Lake Cemetery, Knox, Indiana.

Memorials may be made to St Peter's Lutheran Church. 

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