Wheeler, Everett 1944-2025 Faucett, Mo.

FAUCETT, Mo. – Everett Wheeler, 80, of Faucett, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born Oct. 11, 1944 in St. Joseph, son of Sarah and Everett Wheeler. He graduated from Faucett High School, class of 1963. He married Linda DeVaney on Nov. 7, 1970 in Savannah, Missouri.

Everett retired from Snorkel Equipment after 33 years. He was a member of Faith United Baptist Church. Everett enjoyed tractor pulling, coon hunting and Oliver Tractors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jerry Wheeler; and sister, Carol Budgett.

Survivors include wife, Linda Wheeler of the home; sons, Gary, Wayne (Laurie), Everett Dean (Shawna) and Dan Wheeler; siblings, Audrey (Roger) Lassen, Sandy (Norman) Beattie, Rhonda Gabriel, Jesse (Barbara) Wheeler; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Wheeler has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 at Faith United Baptist Church, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Memorials are requested to Faith United Baptist Church. Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.