James C. Wheeler, age 68, of Wascott, WI died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Hayward Health Services.

James Carl Wheeler was born April 7, 1952 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Earl and Frances (Giwojna) Wheeler. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Sibley High School in 1970. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for two years. After his service he worked for the Veteran’s Administration at Fort Snelling, MN. Jim was united in marriage to Cora in 1982, they moved to Minong in 1992 where he worked as a sorting clerk at the U.S. Postal Service in Spooner, retiring in 2004. Jim and Cora enjoyed traveling in their retirement, finding that their loving relationship allowed them to live happily together in a travel trailer.

He is survived by his wife Cora Wheeler; sons Michael, David, and William Wheeler and Robert Christian; brother John Wheeler; sister Delores Haupt; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and the many friends he made wherever he went.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Frances Wheeler, and 3 brothers, Thomas and Rex Wheeler and Jerome Zarembinski.

Private family services will be held.

Last Update: Dec 10, 2020 1:15 pm CST