Obituary of Elbert D. Wheeler
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Elbert D. Wheeler, age 70, passed away on February 4,2021. Born on July 6,1950 to Elbert J.
and Joan (O’Leary) Wheeler. Loving husband to Laura Wheeler (nee Clauson). Adored father to
Matthew (Kathleen) Wheeler, Aaron (Adrienne) Wheeler, Alison (Matthew) Lockowitz, and Jena
Sandness. Proud and loving grandfather to Benjamin, Grace, and Henry Lockowitz; William and
Alexis Wheeler; Ricky and Jaylen Lissade. Survived by sisters Laura (Tim) VanSyckle and
Shawn (Tim) Stelte.
A long-standing resident of Lake County, Elbert graduated from Libertyville High School in 1968
where his children would attend a generation later. Elbert was an athlete and enjoyed rooting for
the home team in all sports. He had a passion for music and collected a personal archive of
favorite albums his family will cherish for years to come. Elbert was an Eagle Scout and loved
nature and believed in the greater being that surrounds us all. Elbert will be remembered for his
pride and love of his family and his great story-telling ability.
Memorials can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite
200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, or via online donation to Pancan.org
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Elbert
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at McMurrough Funeral Home
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