Dotty Jo Wheeler Obituary (1932 - 2022)

Dotty Jo Wheeler, 90, of Pana passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 in Prairie Rose Health Care Center, Pana. She was born May 14, 1932 in Leroy, IL to the late James & Hallie (Foley) Robertson. Dotty married Charles L. Wheeler on December 27, 1953 in Putnam, IL and he survives in Pana. Dotty received her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Illinois. She worked as a teacher and homemaker, raising 3 boys. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Tower Hill for over 12 years. She enjoyed sewing, traveling & spending time with grandchildren. Dotty was a history buff and loved reading and she passed that love on to her grandchildren. She was a wonderful Christian wife, mother & grandmother. In addition to her husband, Dotty is survived by her children: Richard (Deborah) Wheeler, Ramsey, IL & Michael (Ann) Wheeler, Cochabamba, Bolivia, South America; grandchildren: Nathanael (Grace) Wheeler, Anna (Joe) Hang, Caleb (Elizabeth) Wheeler, Aubrie (Brooks) Moreland, Christyanne Wheeler & Amanda (Timothy) Zimmerman; 5 great grandchildren: Caralyn, Charles, Catriona, Alistair & Mayzie. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Wheeler. Funeral services for Dotty will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2022 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Dick Wheeler & Michael Wheeler officiating. Interment will be held on Saturday in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, IL at 3:45 p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home. Memorials in Dotty's honor may be made to WJLY Radio, P.O. Box 456, Ramsey, IL 62080 and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.