Charles Lee ‘Chuck’ Wheeler, age 91, of North Platte, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska.

Chuck was born on September 12, 1927 to Jewell and Aletha (Goodman) Wheeler at Avalon, Missouri.  He grew up on the family farm and attended school in the Avalon area.  After graduating from high school, Chuck worked for Sears & Roebuck in Kansas City.

While working, he met Shirley Hope McNutt, and the two were married on April 11, 1948 at Woodston, Kansas.  They lived in Kansas City, Missouri for a while then returned to Kansas before moving to North Platte, Nebraska in 1978.  Chuck worked for himself doing construction work, then joined the Maintenance Staff at North Platte Public Schools in 1981 and worked until retiring.

He enjoyed working with his hands and gardening, and attended the Nazarene Church.

Chuck is survived by his sons, Carl Wheeler of Powell, Wyoming, Dale (Claudia) Wheeler of Texas, Len Wheeler of North Platte, Paul Wheeler of Wellington, Colorado, and Mark Wheeler of North Platte; seven grandchildren; and other family.

He was precede in death by his wife, Shirley; their daughter, Gayle Wheeler; and his parents, Jewell and Aletha Wheeler.

Graveside service and burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in the Ashrock Cemetery in Woodston, Kansas.  The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of the arrangements.