Wheeler, Richard Robert Alfred, 86, lived in Aberdeen, Kings Ridge, Clermont, FL.  Passed away January 4, 2012, leaving beloved wife, Rubie; son, Gregory; grandson, Wade.  Living siblings, Alfred "Bump" Wheeler, Stuart, FL.  Born in Boston; lived in St. Louis, Miami, Pembroke Lakes, North Hutchinson Island, Vero Beach.

He had been an Elected Councilman/Vice Mayor of Village of El Portal; Civitan member; President of Emerald Society of South Fl; involved in Scout and Charity Fundraising St. Rose of Lima, Miami Shores.  He sat on the advisory Board of Barry College: member of many social/private clubs; listed in The Social Index Directory and The Social List of FL.  Attended the Maritime Academy and served 5 years in the US Coast Guard in WWII in the North Atlantic.  He owned various businesses and was a Lloyd's of London Representative.  He loved competition gun shooting, fresh water fishing, and sailing.  He and his wife traveled independently to many countries and islands around the globe.  He loved reading and was a Historian.  Catholic faith.



No viewing or visitation with a private interment in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL will take place.  Memorial contributions to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778.

Becker Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL, (352) 394-7121, is serving the family.