Donald “Donnie” Paul Wheeler, 68, of Superior Arizona, passed away on June 11, 2017, in Tucson Arizona. Donnie was born in Durango Colorado on October 2, 1948 to Max and Twila (Eaton) Wheeler. He graduated from Ray High School in Kearny Arizona. After graduating from high school, Donnie completed an apprenticeship as a Diesel and Gas Mechanic. He had a long career as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic at Kennecott, Pinto Valley and Asarco.
Donnie is preceded in death by his father Max E. Wheeler, and grandson Benjamin Snyder. He is survived by his mother Twila, wife Paulette, Sons Daniel Wheeler and Nathan Wheeler (Tara), daughters Regina (Gilbert) Snyder, Melissa (John) Allison; Step-Son Eloy Campos, Step-Daughter Felicia Campos; Granddaughters: Alexis, Zoey, Anessa, Destiny, Corinne, Benicia, Jasmine, Brianna; Grandsons: Zachary, Tyler, Eloy, Gabriel, Devin, Abel, Omari, Elijah; Siblings: Max Bruce (Linda) Wheeler, Roy Wheeler, Roxann Wheeler and Darla Wheeler and many nieces and nephews. A private viewing will be held for the family.
Arrangements under the direction of East Lawn Palms Mortuary, Tucson, AZ.
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