Leon Wheeler, 78

Leon Wheeler, 78, resident of Coeur d’Alene, passed away Aug. 10, 2011. He was born March 23, 1933, in Ganado, Ariz., to A.L. and Lewis (Bowman) Wheeler.

Leon served in the Army from 1953 to 1961 and served in the Korean War. Leon enjoyed taking his children fishing and camping. During his life, Leon farmed for 20 years in the Rio Grande Valley. He owned Unique Fiberglass in Post Falls and later went on to manufacturing decorative facade for casinos in Las Vegas. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, inventing, fishing and always had prize winning vegetables. Leon loved his family dearly and will be greatly missed. 

He is survived by his son, Jeff (Kathleen) Wheeler of Coeur d’Alene; daughter Melissa (Ronald) Hollingsworth of Wasilla, Alaska; grandchildren, Kelsey and Jordan Wheeler; and sisters Ilene Wheeler and Irene Crow.

Leon is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Genie Lou “Tookie” Votava and brother Wray Wheeler.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens, 7315 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Following the service, there will be a reception held at the family’s home.

Please sign Leon’s guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.