BEDFORD

Michael Ray Wheeler, 62, of Bedford, died at 6:11 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born May 16, 1953, he was the son of Paul and Evangeline Craig Wheeler both of whom preceded him in death. On Sept. 20, 1995, he married Lora Shutters, who survives.

Michael was a linen service worker and a member of Work of God Church in Mitchell where he served as a drummer.

Others survivors include a son, Jason Wheeler of Mitchell; a stepson, Zackory Shutters of Bedford; two stepdaughters, Karmin Shutters of Bedford and Kari Shutters of Seymour; four grandchildren, Kaytelynn, Kollin, Karli, and Shana; two brothers, Butch of Seymour and Jerry of Madison; and two sisters, Brenda Thompson and his twin, Marilyn Sherwood, all of Mitchell.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Evangeline, who died in infancy.

A graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, with Pastor Dwight Dunbar officiating.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Day & Carter Mortuary.

Memorials may be be made to the Wheeler family to assist with funeral expenses.

Family and friend may express condolences at daycarter.com.