Woodward "Woody" Wheelock, 88, of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born on December 14, 1923 to the late Foster and Phoebe (Green) Wheelock. Woody served in the Army during WWII. He enjoyed playing the guitar, harmonica, singing, riding bikes, walking, duck hunting, fishing, camping, and playing horseshoes.
Woody is survived by his children; Rick Wheelock, Little Chute, Steve (Arlene) Wheelock, Kaukauna, Jean (Matthew) Braden, Brillion; six grandchildren, Jason Wheelock, Joshua Wheelock, Jonny Wheelock, Greg Hietpas, Shayla Braden, Kali Braden; three great-grandchildren, Larissa Hietpas, Ethan Hietpas, Jamison Wheelock. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; three brothers, and two sisters.
Friends and family may gather at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere, on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 4pm until 8pm. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at Oneida Assembly of God Church, N731 Olson Road, Oneida, from 9am until 11am when a funeral service will be held with Rev. Lonnie Johnson officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. A memorial fund has been established in Woody's name.
Special thank you to the nurses at Parkside Care Center and ThedaCare for all of their care and compassion.