Robert P. Wheeler of Bluffton, SC, passed away Nov. 10, 2021, in Savannah, GA.
Born Oct. 2, 1927, at Blue Jay, Raleigh County, WV.
Graduate of Shady Springs High School, Daniels, WV
Veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater
Graduate of Indiana Technical College, BSCE ’52
He was a registered professional engineer in WV & Ohio, a member of Professional Engineering Society, a member of Academy of Environmental Engineers, a member of Rotary Club, Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge, president of Wheeler Associates Inc. Consulting Engineers and city engineer of New Martinsville and Parkersburg, WV, manager of Burgess & Niple Ltd., director of the Engineering Division of the West Virginia Public Service Commission, director of the Office of Environmental Health in West Virginia and served as a DAE for FEMA for 12 years.
Survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Melva Jean Shelton Wheeler, formally of Beckley, WV, Son, LTC (Ret.) Richard L. Wheeler and wife, Kathy Barnes Wheeler of Gerrardstown, WV, Daughter, Teresa L. Wheeler Anthony and husband, Eric Anthony of Hilton Head, SC and three grandchildren, Kayla G. Anthony of Gainesville, FL, Eric Robert Anthony of Hilton Head, SC and Meredith F. Wheeler of Lakewood, CO.
There will be no services held. Inurnment at Beaufort National Cemetery at a future date. If you would like to remember Robert, donations may be made to American Heart Association or charity of choice.
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