D. Lee Wheeler

D. Lee Wheeler, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at his residence.

Lee was born on April 3, 1954, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Joseph H. Wheeler and Lois Catherine (McLaughlin) Wheeler. He was united in marriage to Laura Edwards on September 4, 1976, in Decatur, Indiana.

Lee was a 1972 graduate of South Adams High School. He dedicated over 25 years of his career to M.R. Planners before retiring. Earlier in life, he worked in construction with the Hagerman Group and Dave Schnitz.

He attended Mt. Victory United Brethren Church in Decatur. Lee found his greatest joy in the time he spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren, who meant the world to him. He loved the quiet peace of fishing, the satisfaction of working with his hands through woodworking and finish carpentry, and the simple comfort of a good Western. He took pride in his collection of pocket knives and found strength and guidance in reading his Bible.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Wheeler of Decatur, Indiana; two daughters, Lana (Ryan) Andrews of Decatur, Indiana and Lanette (Joel) Fravel of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, J. Landon (Kaleigh) Wheeler of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Mary Martha Scott of Columbia City, Indiana; brother, J. Ladd (Myrna) Wheeler of Perdido Key, Florida; brother, Ashley Wheeler of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister, Joanna (LeRoy) Adams of West Lafayette, Indiana; twin-brother, H. Lyn Wheeler of Butler, Indiana; sister, Eunice (Paul) Barner of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, Gavyn (Avry Lutes) Reichert; Rory Fravel; Adaline, Scarlett, and J. Frankie Wheeler; four step-grandchildren, Deztinee, Dylan, Delilah, and Dawson Andrews; parents-in-law, N. Lee and Pauline Edwards of Decatur, Indiana; brother-in-law, Gary Edwards of Decatur, Indiana; and sister-in-law, Lisa (Gary) Clifton of Wren, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Marion Scott, and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Wheeler.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana, with Rev. Gerald G. Baker. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Geneva, Indiana.

Family and friends will be received from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Preferred memorials may be given to Mt. Victory United Brethren Church or the Mt. Victory Good Samaritan Fund.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana.