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Gerald Lester Wheatley

Birth	:	12 Sep 1935 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Sep 2017 Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Brighton Cemetery, Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4622002, -95.0999985
Description	:	Rolands Funeral Home Atlantic, Iowa Obituary for Gerald L. Wheatley Gerald L. Wheatley Gerald Wheatley, 82, of Massena, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Atlantic Specialty Care. Gerald Lester Wheatley was born on September 12, 1935, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Lester and Mildred (Petersen) Wheatley. He attended rural school near Marne and high school in Atlantic. After his schooling, he helped on the family farm, operated heavy machinery, and drove a scraper during the construction of Interstate 80. On November 22, 1953, he was united in marriage to Colleen Guttenfelder. They made their home north of the Wheatley home place. Three children... Read More	Rolands Funeral Home Atlantic, Iowa Obituary for Gerald L. Wheatley Gerald L. Wheatley Gerald Wheatley, 82, of Massena, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Atlantic Specialty Care. Gerald Lester Wheatley was born on September 12, 1935, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Lester and Mildred (Petersen) Wheatley. He attended rural school near Marne and high school in Atlantic. After his schooling, he helped on the family farm, operated heavy machinery, and drove a scraper during the construction of Interstate 80. On November 22, 1953, he was united in marriage to Colleen Guttenfelder. They made their home north of the Wheatley home place. Three children were born to this union, Steve, Rick and Jody. Gerald had a knack for creating and building. He made playground equipment out of discarded implements for his children. He put together a hotrod garden tractor that was very competitive in tractor pulls. In 1966, the family moved to a farm southwest of Cumberland, where they raised corn, beans, hay, cattle, hogs, and milk cows. In 1972, Gerald started Wheatley Manufacturing where he designed, built and sold hay equipment. In 1974, he constructed a new building south of Cumberland on Highway N28. He moved his family to this location, quit farming, and devoted all his time to expanding the business. Following his marriage to Sally Harrison, they moved to Omaha for a short time and later made their home in Massena. He continued to operate Wheatley Manufacturing out of Massena until his retirement. Gerald and Sally loved to travel to state and county fairs selling equipment for his company. He never met a stranger, always striking up a conversation with those around him. Gerald looked forward to getting together with friends at the Hayloft in Grant for chicken and fish. He took an interest in old tractors, and had a large collection of antique and toy tractors. He and Sally took their bull slide to many celebrations. Gerald is survived by his wife, Sally Wheatley of Omaha, NE; sons, Steve Wheatley of Clarinda, Iowa, and Rick (Peg) Wheatley of Massena, Iowa; daughter, Jody (Frank) Young of Avoca, Iowa; five step-children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Juda (Rich) Saemisch of Perry, Iowa, Jone (significant other, Dick) Lay of Denver, Colorado, Jolene Allen of Cambridge, Illinois; step-mother, Elleen Wheatley of Marne, Iowa; sister-in-law, Donna Wheatley of Atlantic, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Mildred Wheatley; brothers, Wayne Wheatley and Jerry Wheatley; and brothers-in-law, Clay Allen and Larry Lay. Open visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, from 8:00 a.m. until time of family visitation at Roland Funeral Home. Visitation with the family to Celebrate Gerald’s Life will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Roland Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the Brighton Township Cemetery, northeast of Marne, Iowa. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Gerald's family and his arrangements.

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Where is Gerald Lester Wheatley's memorial?
Gerald Lester Wheatley's memorial is located at: Brighton Cemetery, Marne, Cass County, USA.
When did Gerald Lester Wheatley death?
Gerald Lester Wheatley death on 20 Sep 2017 in Atlantic, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald Lester Wheatley's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4622002
Longitude: -95.0999985

Family Members:

Parent

Lester Warren Wheatley

(1915 - 2015)

Mildred Wheatley

(1912 - 1982)

Spouse

Siblings

Jerry L. Wheatley

(1940 - 1997)

Wayne Lyle Wheatley

(1943 - 2013)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brighton Cemetery
Marne, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4622002, -95.0999985

2. Layton Township Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4755478, -95.2109756

3. Monroe United Methodist Church Cemetery
Monroe Township, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5312000, -95.1735410

4. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

5. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Walnut, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4831000, -95.2310000

6. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

7. Southlawn Memorial Gardens
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3842010, -95.0044022

8. Atlantic Catholic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4030113, -94.9803467

9. Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4016991, -94.9813995

10. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

11. Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5772018, -95.0742035

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Hancock, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3824997, -95.2313995

13. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

14. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

15. Oakwood Cemetery
Lewis, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3133011, -95.0746994

16. Wiota Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -94.9180984

17. Cuppys Grove Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5643997, -95.2561035

18. Judd Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3855530, -94.9186410

19. Newtown Cemetery
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4583200, -95.3169400

20. Jacobson Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277700, -95.2988900

21. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

22. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

23. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

24. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Wiota, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4247017, -94.8722000