Andrew Relyea Wheeler

ANDREW RELYEA WHEELER, age 34, passed away Tuesday, December 15^th in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  Andy is the son of Robert & Nancy Wheeler and was born Sept 4, 1981 in Alma, Michigan. He lived in Mt. Pleasant for most of his life.  Andy is survived by his parents; his sister Christianne (Matthew) Marshall of Farmington Hills, Michigan; his brother Adam Wheeler of Los Angeles, California; nephews Riley, Jonah and Elijah Marshall; along with a loving extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Andy made friends wherever he went and was known for being friendly and outgoing.  He was academically successful and loved sports. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and Central Michigan University with a Bachelors in Business Entrepreneurship and Spanish. During college, he served for 2 years as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Southern California among Spanish speaking people. He loved the people there and the Spanish language.  After college, he worked for several firms in Mt. Pleasant doing corporate sales and marketing.  Among other things, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club. 

The most important things to Andy were the people in his life: his friends and family.  Friends said about him: “Andy is the guy who cared endlessly, feared nothing, loved unconditionally, and always had the best hair….Andy had lots of smiles and caring words about others, never a mean bone in his body….he had great manicured hair and a smile that could change the world…..Andy was there to offer words of encouragement when needed…he touched so many lives…he will be missed to the moon and back.”

All are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, December 18^th at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1404 S. Crawford Road. Visitation will be at 10 am prior to the service at the Church.  Arrangements are being handled by the Barden Funeral Home.  Because Andy had a deep capacity for kindness and helpfulness, memorials may be made to the Andy Wheeler Community Needs Fund at the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

Comments

[Keith and Patricia Feight]

Our hearts are breaking for your wonderful family! We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love.....

[Janice & Chuck Hubscher]

Nancy, Bob- sending our Prayers, Sympathy and Hugs that wrap around you all to help comfort you in this sad, sad time.
Janice and Chuck

[Mark Koester Family]

I am so sorry for the loss. Andy was a great friend and I will miss him dearly. I will cherish all of the great memories we were able to share. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family to help them through the this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

[Mike Kelly]

Nancy, Bob and family, My most sincere sympathy and condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

[Minde Lux]

I will always remember Andy with a smile on his face and a warm fuzzy heart. Bob, Nancy and family please know that your son has inspired so many people during his life on earth. He has made us all better people by being our friend and that his spirit will live on in all of our hearts forever. I feel very privileged to have known him. Prayers for you all...

[Karla Kwast]

My heart is broken. I am so very sorry.

[Suzie Gee (McHalpine)]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Andy will forever be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved him.

[Lisa & Don Sytsema]

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

[Joanne Golden]

Bob and Nancy, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart hurts for you. Sending prayers for God to hold you in his loving arms during this time and into the future.

[The Mallos]

We're so sorry for your loss. We will continue to life you and your family up in prayer.

[Terry and Diane Kunst]

Bob and Nancy and family,
Our prayers are with all of you.
Terry and Diane Kunst

[Sherri Rosecrans]

Include me as one of your many friends that wish you didn't have to experience such sorrow.

[Paula Tilmann]

Bob,Nancy & Family....you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Paula Tilmann]

Bob,Nancy & Family....you are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Suzi Tengen]

Bob and Nancy, my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Kathy and Paul Preston]

Nancy and Bob...
Our hearts are aching for you. Please know you will be in our prayers and we send our sincerest condolences. Wishing you peace and comfort.

[Aimee]

I love you Andy!

[Angela Isaac]

Andy was my colleague at the radio station. He was the most gentle and giving soul I think I have ever known. We had so many conversations driving around for sales calls that I will always cherish. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, although Andy's time was cut short here on Earth, he made his mark while he was here. Your entire family and our community are in my prayers, that we may rely on our Lord during this most tragic and difficult time.

[Paula Brown]

So sorry to hear about Andy. He was such a nice young man. My heart aching for the family. God Bless!!!

[Bobby Becker]

Andy was very special to me, as he was to many others. We will pray for the Wheelers!

[Robin Duthie]

Bob, Nancy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Andy was a great man, gentle and loving at heart just like his parents. He will be missed very much by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and sadness. Robin and Mark Duthie

[Sam and Ruth Brown]

Bob and Nancy, I just heard about Adam. We are so sorry and send out love to you and the family.
Love Aunt Ruth, Uncle Sam and family

[Lori Young]

Bob, Nancy & family: I am so so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Andy personally but I know a lot of people who did know Andy and I have heard such great things about him. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

[Lisa Castle]

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss.

[Sherwood and Ann Marie Bridges]

Bob and Nancy:
So very sorry to learn of your loss. May the good memories that you have of Andy sustain you now and through the coming years. He obviously made a positive impact on many people. He will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you.