Charles E. Wheeler Obituary
We bid farewell to Charles E. Wheeler (Parsons, Kansas), born in Thayer, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 2, 2026 at the age of 85. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Wheeler and Leona Wheeler (Dowell); and his brothers, Glen, Ed and Stan.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Dulavey; his children, Donnie Wheeler (Michael) of Joplin, Donna Bates (Jim) of Galesburg and Denise Brooner (Brian) of Claremore, OK; his grandchildren, Peter Bates (Brandon), Kerri Jackson (Derek), Jonathan Bates (Mary Kate), Hannah Van Cleave (Kyler), Hope Van Cleave (Marshall) and Addison Van Cleave (Dakota); his great grandchildren, Boaz Jackson, Elijah Jackson, Shiloh Bates, Charley Bates and Dawson Pease; and his siblings, Sara Essig, Mary Stevenson, Sue Bean, Gary Wheeler and Steve Wheeler. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to the Galesburg United Methodist Church or the Galesburg Relief Fund, and these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, 112 N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357.
