Geoffry Lawrence Wheeler was born in Crescent City, California on November 2nd 1950.
He went to Del Norte County High School and graduated June, 1968. He was drafted into the Army and sent to the Vietnam War right out of high school. He served in the Army for 2 years in Vietnam.
Following his military service he moved to Medford, Oregon.
Geoff worked for the Iron Skillet Restaurants for many years as their lead breakfast line cook. He traveled for them opening restaurants and training staff throughout the United States.
Following the Iron Skillet, Geoff worked for Fred Meyer, in the deli department.
Geoff retired in 2016. He was an avid hunter and fisherman around the area and the Redwood coast. Geoff also loved spending time with friends and family. He will be sorely missed.
He is survived by Timothy Wheeler (brother) and Nancy Sullivan (sister).