Perry Lee Wheeler Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Perry Lee Wheeler of Pearl, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 78, on June 21, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, V. F. "Bud" Wheeler and Nola M. Wheeler (Sickmeier); his wife Rosie Elease (Anderson); his brother Warren Wheeler; his son-in-law Steve Ruyle; and his grandson-in-law Brian Cornelius.
He is survived by: his children, Stacey Ruyle of Jerseyville, Tammy Nicholson (Brian) of Alton, Angie Bechel of Alton, Steven Wheeler (Rachael) of St. Peters and Scott Wheeler (Lynne) of Jeffersonville, Indiana; his grandchildren, Jenna Cornelius, Becca Ruyle, Britni Estes, Brandi Portwood, Taylor Bechel, Samara Wheeler, Garrett Wheeler and Wyatt Wheeler; his great grandchildren, Ryleigh, Avery, Rhett, Samantha, Bentlee, Andrew and Eli; and his brother Martin Wheeler of Alton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kampsville American Legion Post #1083, an organization that meant the world to Perry and where his legacy will long be remembered.
