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2020
Alan Wheeler Obituary
Kelly was born on February 28, 1958 in Lawrence, Kansas to James Donald Wheeler and Robbie Lee (Carlyle) Wheeler. He was one of six siblings and grew up in Eudora, Kansas.
He married Judith "Judy" Kay Culver on September 30, 1978 and was married for 40 years.
Kelly worked at Kmart Distribution Center in Lawrence for 15 years and Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH) for 28 years before retiring from LMH in July of 2018.
He was preceded in death by both parents and his wife Judy.
He leaves behind his daughter Amanda (Justin) Wright Olathe, Kansas, one granddaughter, Mila Wright, and two grandsons, William and Spencer Wright, Olathe. Kelly also leaves behind two sisters, Cheri Klindt, Lawrence, Kansas, and Donna Henderson, Lawrence, Kansas, three brothers, Jerry Wheeler Lawrence, Kansas, Kerry Wheeler, Lawrence, Kansas, and Buddy Criss, Eudora, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews.
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Rex Landau
April 6, 2020
Very sorry to hear about Kelly. I wasn't aware he was sick. I worked at LMH with him for the 28 years he was there. He was quite a character, we had a lot interesting times. My condolences to the entire family.
Jay and Rae Hudspeth
April 6, 2020
Kelly was one of the kindest people you could have the pleasure of calling a friend or coworker. We send our condolences.
Rita McGrew
April 6, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. I barely knew Kelly at LMH, but he was always very helpful to the nursing staff, and everyone he served. He was a hard worker.
Sincerely,
Rita Lindsey McGrew,RN
Mandi Wilson
April 4, 2020
Sending our love to you all! Kelly was a wonderful person and a beautiful soul! We sure will miss you ! Shine bright my friend always and forever in our hearts
Mandi
April 4, 2020
Sending Our love! He will Always be in our hearts. He was a wonderful person and had a beautiful soul. We will sure miss you Kelly. shine bright my friend
Karen Wright
April 4, 2020
Kelly was what call a good rascal. He left behind some good memories that will stay in our hearts.
Sandra
April 4, 2020
He was one of the best Cousin's there was always could make you smile he will be Missed Amanda my Heart goes out to you I know as I am You are Daddy's Little girl you and your Family are in my thoughts and Prayers
Kristi
April 4, 2020
I miss Kelly so much. He knew how to brighten the darkest room. He was so funny.
Lisa
April 4, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We are so sorry for your loss and pray for strength and love to you all.
Larry & Jessica Devers
April 4, 2020
To the Wheeler Family, so sorry for your loss. Larry worked with Kelly at the Presbyterian Manor years ago. He was a good man and will be missed so much. The Devers
BILL BOYD
April 4, 2020
So sorry to hear that Kelly past. I knew him clear back to when all of you lived in the Eudora bottoms. I met them all when I was a kid when Robbie was married to Wilbur Chriss who worked at Jim Clark Motors w/my uncle Butch Stone. Then in later years, Robbie was my next door neighbor north of Lawrence. Got re-aquainted w/Kelly and the rest of kids then. We used to fish by their house & take dune buggies and motorcylces down thru the timber onto the sand bar by their Eudora Bottoms home. Saw Kelly all the time when he worked at LMH. Didn't know Judy had past either. Did work at Kelly & Judy's house out on 40 numerous times for them. My heart goes out to all of the family. Sincerely, Bill Boyd & family.
Susie
April 4, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Im so sorry for your loss.
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