John William Wheeler

WHEELER, John William “Bill,” survived by many dear family and friends, passed away May 14, 2009, age 76. Visitation will take place Tuesday, May 19, at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Masonic and Scottsh Rite ceremonies will also take place at this time. All are welcome to attend. Bill was a life member of the Melrose Lodge No. 671 F. & A.M., the Scottish Rite, American Legion 111, and the Syrian Temple. He was a Private First Class during the Korean War and retired from National Distillery after many years of service. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229.