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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Harriet A.

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Wheeler

January 6, 1915 – July 26, 2008

Obituary

Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Clute, Texas Harriet Ada Frank was born January 2, 1915 in Red Oak, Iowa the daughter of Clint and Eva (Illingworth) Frank. She was the third of eight children. She lived on two different farms in her early years, and began attending country school at the age of five, where she spent the first year sitting on the teacher's lap. The family moved to town when Harriet was seven. She had a strong work ethic and started cooking occasionally for the family at the age of eight. By the age of twelve, she was working in the homes of others. She married Clyde Wheeler, the boy next door, on January 2, 1931. Their son John (Jack) was born in September of 1931. Harriet and Clyde lived in various places in Red Oak and other towns in Iowa and also Omaha, Nebraska. James (Jim) was born in 1935, Jerold in 1946, and Debora (Deb) in 1947. Harriet and Clyde moved to Omaha the final time in 1943. Harriet began working for Omaha Public Schools in 1959 moving from pastry helper to manager of the largest high school until her retirement in 1977. She also served as president of the Nebraska School Food Association. Harriet loved people and family. She corresponded for years with relatives all around the country in a round robin letter. She memorized hundreds of birthdays and anniversaries and never failed to send cards. Until recently she corresponded with many friends and relatives regularly. She traveled extensively in the U.S. and Europe. She took each of her grandchildren on trips and attended all important family gatherings. Harriet was the matriarch in both the Frank and Wheeler families and organized reunions over the years to bring relatives together. During her final years, she split her time staying part of the year with each of her children, always keeping busy with whatever she could help with in their homes. She was one of a kind and will be missed by all. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; a son: Jerold; and dear friend: Harold Meek. Survivors include her children: John Wheeler and wife Karen of Rushville, Nebraska; James Wheeler and wife Sue of Lake Jackson, Texas; and daughter: Debora Tomcak and husband Francis of Lincoln, Nebraska; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; sister: Elizabeth Olds of Oregon; brothers: Duane Frank of Oregon and Clint Frank of Omaha, Nebraska; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, August 1, 2008 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Red Oak, Iowa. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Date: 8/1/2008 Time: 2:00 PM Comments: Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N. 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 8/1/2008 Time: Following the service Comments: Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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