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Ronnie D. “Ron” Wheat

Birth	:	15 Jul 1939 Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, USA
Death	:	26 Dec 2003 Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA
Burial	:	Marcus-Amherst Cemetery, Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8161011, -95.8007965
Description	:	Ron Wheat, 64, of Portales died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at his home. Born July 15, 1939, in Alva, Okla., to Freda and Blaine Wheat, he joined the National Guard, then the Army, and later the U.S. Marine Corps, for whom he was bulldogger on the rodeo team. Discharged in 1964, he worked at various jobs. About 1971, he lost his foot and part of a leg while working at a grain elevator, and later the entire leg was removed. For several years he sold cleaning supplies for Handi-Kleen. In 1980, he moved to Portales, did odd... Read More	Ron Wheat, 64, of Portales died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at his home. Born July 15, 1939, in Alva, Okla., to Freda and Blaine Wheat, he joined the National Guard, then the Army, and later the U.S. Marine Corps, for whom he was bulldogger on the rodeo team. Discharged in 1964, he worked at various jobs. About 1971, he lost his foot and part of a leg while working at a grain elevator, and later the entire leg was removed. For several years he sold cleaning supplies for Handi-Kleen. In 1980, he moved to Portales, did odd jobs for local farmers, and worked as a Novus Windshield technician. He was unable to work after 1984. He married Anna Thomas on June 16, 1990, in Portales. A family member said he was an avid fisherman, and when his health faltered, he returned to a lifetime passion for pool, teaching others to play and competing in tournaments, including two national tournaments for wheelchair players. He was a member of the Alva First Baptist Church, the American Legion, the VFW and the DAV, the Alva Moose Lodge, and the Clovis Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Anna; two daughters, Debra (and husband Chris) Blundell and Dawn Wheat, all of Wichita; three grandchildren, Jared, Shayla and Trevor Blundell; mother, Freda Wheat of Alva; a brother, Jack (and LeAnn) Wheat of Enid; and a sister, Delores (and Leon) Williams of Houston. Memorials may be sent to the University Baptist Church Building Fund in Portales or to the New Mexico Boys Ranch. The Rev. J.R. "Dick" Ross and Darla Fields will officiate. Burial be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Hardtner (Kan.) Cemetery.

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Where is Ronnie D. “Ron” Wheat's memorial?
Ronnie D. “Ron” Wheat's memorial is located at: Marcus-Amherst Cemetery, Marcus, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Ronnie D. “Ron” Wheat death?
Ronnie D. “Ron” Wheat death on 26 Dec 2003 in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA
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Latitude: 42.8161011
Longitude: -95.8007965

Family Members:

Parent

Richard Blaine Wheat

(1915 - 1963)

Freda Lucille Reed Wheat

(1920 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Marcus-Amherst Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8161011, -95.8007965

2. Holy Name Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8163986, -95.8032990

3. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Marcus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7348000, -95.8208000

4. Maryhill Visitation Church Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7360000, -95.6895000

5. Meriden Cemetery
Meriden, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -95.6425018

6. Liberty Cemetery
Meriden, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8368988, -95.6361008

7. Remsen Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

8. Saint Marys Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8078003, -95.9781036

9. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Henry Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6921700, -95.8795700

10. Saint John Cemetery
Germantown, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9566994, -95.7799988

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6671982, -95.7611008

12. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7639008, -95.5847015

13. West Prairie View Cemetery
Paullina, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9688988, -95.7039032

14. Prairie View Cemetery
Paullina, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9688988, -95.7022018

15. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Granville, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9813995, -95.8716965

16. Oak Hill Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7496986, -95.5796967

17. Beacon Hollow Cemetery
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7572057, -95.5727856

18. George Donohoe Grave Site
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7571850, -95.5704080

19. Memory Gardens
Cherokee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7778015, -95.5580978

20. Liberty Cemetery
Calumet, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9241982, -95.5932999

21. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Oyens, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8224200, -96.0563900

22. Cedar Cemetery
Larrabee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361015, -95.5346985

23. Grand Meadow Cemetery
Washta, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164017, -95.8011017

24. Union Cemetery
Remsen, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977