Gerald F. Wheeler, 78, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles is handling the arrangements.

Gerald was born April 24, 1939 in Ottawa, to Floyd and Irene (Sampson) Wheeler.

Gerald is survived by his companion, Mae Mussatto of Marseilles; his children, Mike (Debra) Wheeler of Marseilles, Mark (Vickie) Wheeler of Ransom, Jeri Lynn (Joe) Batdorf of Lake Geneva, WI, Carla Wheeler of TN, Rhonda Fox of Lockport, and Erin Schenher of Marseilles; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ginger of AZ, Judy and Connie of TN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Cynthia and his wife, Sharon.

Memorials may be given to the family in lieu of flowers.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home
1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com