Mass of Christian Burial for Norris E. Wheeler, age 88, will be 9:30 am Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church 242 North State Street Painesville. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 pm Tuesday at the Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.

A 62 yr. resident of Painesville, Norris was born on December 11, 1925 in Montville and passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 13, 2014.

Mr. Wheeler retired from the City of Painesville, Dept. of Utilities as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Mary Church and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, bowling, gardening, watching TV game shows, bird watching, and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend of many, he is survived by, Wife, Philomena (Cicconetti) Wheeler, whom he married on Sept. 20, 1957 Sons, Fred (Sherrie) Wheeler of Painesville Twp. James (Helena) Wheeler of Painesville Twp. Daughters, Grace (Martin) Sroczynski of Mentor Diane (Steve) Barnhouse of Perry Grandchildren, Bradley Karlovec, Sr., Zach Barnhouse, Cassie Barnhouse, Molly Wheeler, Daniel Wheeler, Kelly Moore, Dennis Moore, Michael Moore, and Joseph Moore Great Grandchildren, Bradley Karlovec, Jr. and Hunter McCandless. Sister, Margaret (Harlyn) Stoltz of Newbury

Preceded in death by, Parents, Fred and Mildred (Phillips) Wheeler Siblings, Twin Brother Morris and Robert Wheeler, Harriet Goodfield, and Anna Mae Marie.

Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville

Contributions in Norris's memory may be made to, Hospice of the Western Reserve 5786 Heisley Rd. Mentor, OH 44060