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Ronald H Wheeler
June 8, 1946 ~ April 27, 2023 (age 76)
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WHEELER - Ronald H. “Ron” Of Kenmore, entered into rest after a brief illness on April 27, 2023. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Aldrich) Wheeler; devoted father of Liz (Matthew) Wheeler-Hydock, James (Jaclyn) Hensley, Michael (Erika) Hensley, and Lindsay (John Korzelius) Wheeler; cherished grandfather of Julia, Jackson, McKenzie Hensley, Jordan, and Orion Hydock; loving son of the late Reginald and Ellen Wheeler; predeceased by brothers and sisters; also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Friday, May 5th from 3-7 PM, where a Memorial Service will immediately follow. Private Inurnment Elmlawn Memorial Park. Ron was a proud 1964 graduate of Kenmore West High School and graduated from Westminster College in PA in 1968. He served two years of active duty in the United States Army, 18 months of which was spent in Southeast Asia. He was a member of the WNY Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The majority of his career was spent as a Financial Investigator working for the Law Enforcement Division of the United States Treasury Department in Rochester, the New York State Attorney General’s Office of the Statewide Organized Crime Task Force, and the United States Attorney’s Office in Western New York. For 9 years, he served as an Intelligence Analyst with the Anti-Terrorism Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office in both Western New York and Northern Virginia. He received numerous awards for his service in the United States Attorney’s Office and special recognition from the Director of the FBI. In addition to teaching in the Hilbert College Economic Crime Investigation program, Ron was a Certified Football Official, carrying an NCAA Division 1 schedule for the last five years of his officiating career. He served as Kenmore West’s Alumni Association Treasurer and was also a member of the Scholarship Foundation committee. He was inducted into the Kenmore West “Corridor of Honor” in 2011. Ron’s most prized accomplishment was his family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions toward a scholarship in Ron’s name to the Kenmore West Alumni Foundation, 33 Highland Pkwy., Buffalo 14223
REST IN PEACE, RON
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Kathy Meer (Tolien)
Ron's wife, Sandy, has asked me to post: If anyone would like to make a contribution to a Scholarship in Ron's name, you can find the info on the Alumni website:
Kenwestalumni.org
This Scholarship website could not be posted in the obituary because it is linked to money and could be hacked. Thank you
Sarah Kennedy (Domster)
Ron will be sorely missed. He was a wonderful leader in high school, with the alumni committee, and with the 50th reunion. Ron and his first wife, Sue, lived in our upper flat until they left for Virginia. Always friendly, considerate, and a gentle, gentleman. Til we meet again!
Tom Lavin
Ron was one of the best of us. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Ron.....you've earned it.
Pat Gugino (Pepe)
Ron will be terribly missed as our leader for the alumni committee and working on reunions. He was patient and kind. Always shared school memories with us. Our committee will carry on. He will be watching us.
It was a privilege to know Ron. God bless and RIP.
Bonnie Kronson (Bavisotto)
I cannot find the words to express my grief and ALL our feelings, with the loss of our great and much respected and loved dear friend Ron-- -A very kind man-- with a great and unbelieveable zest for life-- a great love for his family-- and his remarkable leadership that cannot be filled---- As part of the Kenmore West Reunion Committee--we will all continue on--we will do our very best for all of you---our fellow KW classmates as Ron would-------- Ron's kindness and gentle manner will always be in our hearts --we have lost our leader--- a very good man--always helping everyone-- and his positive outlook on life----nothing was ever too much for him to handle--- Ron will truly be missed and never forgotten.
Michelina-Mary Greco (Gianadda)
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. He impaced the world in so many beautiful ways. He will be remembered with love and joy. Deepest condolences to his family.
Micki Greco Gianadda
Donald Markle
I did not really know Ron, but I wish him a safe journey. A while back he talked about checking off his bucket list. I hope he got it done.---Don Markle
Mike Herman
I am so Blessed that God put Ron Wheeler in my path and life. He was and still is the person we all strive to be like! I haven't and don't think I ever will meet a person of his equal as a leader without making you feel that you're being lead, a better friend or a better example of how we should be! Bless you Sandy and family and know you shared your life with the best of the best! Rest in peace old friend with the knowledge that you made us all better human beings!
Cheryl Jahreis (Novotny)
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Ron and I were friends from kindergarten (Warren G. Harding) thru Kenmore West and beyond. When I heard of his passing, my mind was flooded with memories of fun, firsts and adventures shared while navigating the "growing up thing". Ron left a beautiful legacy of his loving family, a successful career, contributions to his community and support of his friends and peers. A life well lived, Ron. You will be missed but not forgotten.
I would also like to thank our classmates who worked so very hard with Ron to organize the 50th Reunion and this Website. It was such a gift to us all.
Nancy Bishop (Wittman)
It is with deep loss that we lost a great man and friend to all of us that have been working on our reunion committee over the past almost 12 yrs ! Ron was such a leader of our group and he will be missed dearly !
it has been so much fun to reconnect with classmates form so long ago ! We hope to make you proud to carry on and make our 60th reunion a great time once again ! We know you will be watching over us !
and we sure hope Sandy will stay with us as well ! God Bless this group !
Nancy Bishop Wittman !