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Roger D. Wheelhouse

Galesburg, Illinois

May 31, 1949 - January 22, 2022

Roger D. Wheelhouse Obituary

Roger D. Wheelhouse, 72, of East Galesburg, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He was born May 31, 1949 in a barn near Raritan, IL, the son of Richard Paul and Ruth Ann (Lashbrook) Wheelhouse. Roger graduated from Galva High School in 1968. He worked as a pharmacy technician at Cottage Home Health for about 15 years, retiring in 2007. Roger is survived by his partner of 33 years, Shirley Guss of East Galesburg; two sons: Richard Michael (and Beth) Wheelhouse and Roger (and Jessica) Wheelhouse, both of Kewanee, IL; three daughters: Karry Wheelhouse of Indianapolis, IN, Brandy Wheelhouse of Davenport, IA, and Jesse Wheelhouse of Kewanee, IL; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving is two brothers: Richard (and Rita) Wheelhouse of Kewanee, IL, Roddrick “Roddy” Wheelhouse of Galva, IL; two sisters: Rebecca “Becky” Wheelhouse of Galva, IL, and Rose Wheelhouse of ME; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Raymond Wheelhouse; two sisters: Marsha Hepner and Rita Mallery. Roger absolutely loved his dog, Maggie. He enjoyed mowing, listening to music, and had a passion for guns and was a member of the Galesburg Rifle Club. Cremation will be accorded. Private visitation will be held at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the family.

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