Richard Wheeler Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard Wheeler (Lakeland, Florida), departing on November 5, 2025 at the age of 84. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Wheeler to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ollie Wheeler and Dorothy Wheeler; and his siblings, Diane Wells, Eddie Wheeler and Fred Wheeler.
He is survived by: his daughter Cheryl Anne Register of Bartow; his sister Barbara Miller of Belington, WV; his grandsons, Matthew Register and Joshua Register; and his great grandchildren, Dawson, Boone, Beau and Tyler (Jackie Dugger). He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Whidden-McLean Funeral Home & Crematory (650 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Edgewood Church of Christ (1815 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803). A burial will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at the Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513).
