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Kenneth T. Wheeler Sr.

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Birth	:	23 Dec 1911 Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Death	:	18 Apr 2002 Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8281700, -71.6323700
Description	:	Kenneth T. Wheeler, Sr., 90, of 128 Amherst Street, Milford, died April 18, 2002, at his home. Kenneth was born December 23, 1911, in Milford, the son of the late Albert F. Wheeler and Emigene E. Perry Wheeler. After a variety of jobs during the Depression years, Mr. Wheeler owned and operated a poultry farm in Amherst and Milford from 1943 to 1963. He also taught junior and senior high school students in New Ipswich and Pelham, sold insurance and worked for the Lorden Lumber Co. in Milford prior to his retirement in 1975. He was elected to the New Hampshire House... Read More	Kenneth T. Wheeler, Sr., 90, of 128 Amherst Street, Milford, died April 18, 2002, at his home. Kenneth was born December 23, 1911, in Milford, the son of the late Albert F. Wheeler and Emigene E. Perry Wheeler. After a variety of jobs during the Depression years, Mr. Wheeler owned and operated a poultry farm in Amherst and Milford from 1943 to 1963. He also taught junior and senior high school students in New Ipswich and Pelham, sold insurance and worked for the Lorden Lumber Co. in Milford prior to his retirement in 1975. He was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives for four terms beginning in 1978. He and his wife, Emma, were the first husband and wife to serve together in a state legislature in the United States. While in legislature, Mr. Wheeler was instrumental in bringing the New Hampshire State Police Barracks and motor vehicle substation to Milford. This included finding both the site and the funding through the capital budget prior to his retirement from the Legislature. He was also a member and delegate of the Milford Republican Committee, the Hillsborough County Republican Committee, and the State Republican Committee. Locally, he served on the Milford Planning Board, Budget Committee, and Water Study Committee. He belonged to a number of civic organizations. He was a 66-year member of the John W. Spaulding Camp 38 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in Milford. He also served as New Hampshire department commander, 1949-1950, and national commander-in-chief, 1976-1977. He was a past commander of the New Hampshire Veterans Association. He was a member of the Joe English Grange, the Hillsborough County Pomona Grange, the New Hampshire State Grange, the National Grange, the Milford Historical Society and the Souhegan Valley Chapter of AARP. Mr. Wheeler was a lifelong sports enthusiast. He played baseball and basketball in high school, ran cross country and track in college, and formed, coached and funded youth teams in Milford before such organizations as Little League existed. He was a graduate of the Class of 1930 at Milford High School in Milford and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry in 1935 from the University of New Hampshire. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Emma Belle Yeaton Wheeler in February 2000; brothers and sisters, Elmer M. Wheeler, Howard Wheeler, Edwin J. Wheeler in 1996, Karl F. Wheeler in 1982, Mark Wheeler, Oren Wheeler, Ruth Wheeler, Gertrude Wheeler Cooney Stanley, Maud Wheeler and Marion Wheeler. Survivors include a son, Kenneth T. Wheeler Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC; a daughter, Jacquelyn (Mrs. Kemp) Johnston of Amherst; four grandchildren and their families, Capt. Kevin L. and Stacy Johnston of Geissen, Germany, Keith A. and Shannon Johnston of Hinesburg, VT, Kenneth T. Wheeler III and Virginia D. Wheeler, both of Winston-Salem; a great-granddaughter, Katherine F. Johnston of Hinesburg, VT; a brother, Everett Wheeler of Milford; two sisters, Madelon Wheeler Clough and Alive Wheeler of Chelmsford, MA; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours are from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at The Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with interment following at the Riverside Cemetery in Milford.

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Where is Kenneth T. Wheeler Sr.'s memorial?
Kenneth T. Wheeler Sr.'s memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Milford, Hillsborough County, USA.
When did Kenneth T. Wheeler Sr. death?
Kenneth T. Wheeler Sr. death on 18 Apr 2002 in Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth T. Wheeler Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.8281700
Longitude: -71.6323700

Family Members:

Parent

Emigene Perry Wheeler

(1879 - 1963)

Spouse

Emma Belle Yeaton Wheeler

(1916 - 2000)

Siblings

Elmer M. Wheeler

(1907 - unknow)

Gertrude E. Wheeler Cooney-Stanley

(1908 - 1961)

Karl F. Wheeler

(1909 - 1982)

Howard Morris Wheeler

(1914 - 1998)

Mark Gleason Wheeler

(1915 - 1998)

Edwin J. Wheeler

(1918 - 1996)

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1. Riverside Cemetery
Milford, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8281700, -71.6323700

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8368988, -71.6231003

3. Union Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8317909, -71.6525269

4. Elm Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8358400, -71.6538500

5. Forestview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8361017, -71.6088011

6. West Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8342209, -71.6582108

7. Cricket Corner Cemetery
Amherst, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8355200, -71.5945600

8. Meadow View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8640200, -71.6320200

9. Amherst Town Hall Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 42.8642464, -71.6237869

10. North Yard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8495320, -71.6750620

11. North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7818300, -71.6020300

12. Perham Corner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8616100, -71.7160800

13. Reeds Graveyard
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8114014, -71.5369034

14. Greenlawn Cemetery
Mont Vernon, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8953018, -71.6781006

15. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Wilton, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8382988, -71.7382965

16. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8386002, -71.7422028

17. Turkey Hill Graveyard
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8582993, -71.5211029

18. East Cemetery
Hollis, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7483400, -71.5781100

19. Pine Hill Cemetery
Hollis, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -71.5389023

20. Bowers Cemetery
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8976700, -71.5515400

21. Congregational Church Cemetery
Hollis, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7403440, -71.5888480

22. Johnson Corner Cemetery
Lyndeborough, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8892700, -71.7317200

23. Lakeside Cemetery
Brookline, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7373200, -71.6813700

24. Pratt Cemetery
Mason, Hillsborough County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7708015, -71.7427979