Richard Edwin Wheeler

Richard E. Wheeler Mr. Rick Wheeler of Fredonia, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee following complications from surgery. He was 58 years old. Rick was born September 17, 1954 in Port Washington, where he was raised by his grandfather, Joe Berres. On July 14, 1984, he was united in marriage with Jeanne Treptow at Covered Bridge Park in Cedarburg. Rick owned and operated Wheeler Tile & Home Improvements since 1985. He was a master craftsman who excelled at ceramic tile installation, and making tables and lamps. An outdoorsman, Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing and 4-wheeling with family and friends, as well as cooking, grilling, and gardening. Rick is survived by his wife Jeanne of Fredonia, and their two daughters: Kelly and Sarah, both of Stevens Point. He is further survived by his brothers Gene (Linda) Berres of Mukwonago and Jerry (Joann) Berres of Port Washington, father-in-law Dean (the late Mary) Treptow of Roscoe, MT, brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe Treptow of Milwaukee, Ed Treptow of Cedarburg, Suzy (Brian) Roelofs of Sartell, MN and Kim Treptow of Brookfield. He is also a loving uncle to nine nieces an...[more]

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ephews: Stacy, April, Adam, Alicia, Ana, Lucas, Lauren, Garrett and Hayden and is further survived by cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe Berres. A Memorial Service will be held at 4PM on Saturday, November 24 at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington. Father Al Veik will officiate. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 1-4PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to an Educational Fund for Kelly and Sarah Wheeler at Port Washington State Bank. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .