David Wheeler

David Leslie Wheeler, 78 years of age, of Seaman, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Adena Regional Medical Center, in Chillicothe. David was born on December 11, 1946, in Cincinnati, the son of the late Clarence and Virginia (Webb) Wheeler. David proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict, where he rose to the rank of Staff Seargeant. Following his military service, he continued a lifetime of hard work as a mechanic. He also volunteered at the Scott Township fire department, beginning in January of 1983 and received a 36-hour certificate that June. He was Fire Chief from 1985-2002, Assistant Chief from 2003-2012 and Interim Chief from 2012-2013. David also served as the Village of Seaman Mayor from 2008-2011. He was also a member of the Winchester Masonic Lodge #236 and the Seaman American Legion post #633. David is survived by his children, John and Carrie Wheeler, of Seaman, Stella Wheeler, of Fruitland, Florida and Amanda and Josh Muncy, of Hillsboro. He will be dearly missed by his five grandchildren, Breah Anderson, Maddie Wallace, Triniti Waxman, Lillieauna Wheeler and Sophia, as well as his two great-grandchildren, Carson and Aubrea. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda (Purtee) Wheeler, whom he married on August 25, 1969, and who passed away on December 3, 2019. Family and friends may pay their respects during visitation on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel of the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, in Seaman. Masonic Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 12:30 pm, at the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel of the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, in Seaman. Traditional funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm, with Homer Holstead SR. officiating. The burial will follow in the Cherry Fork Cemetery, with the Adams County Honor Guard conducting military honors. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Lewis-Sullivan Chapel of the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home. Please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com to leave words of comfort for the family in our online guestbook.

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David Wheeler

December 11, 1946 - December 8, 2025