Robert Wheeling

Plaza

Robert Gilman Wheeling was born February 3, 1931, to Edgar and Helma (Braaflat) Wheeling, on a farm three miles north of Plaza. He was raised and educated in Plaza, graduating from Plaza High School in 1949. He participated in basketball and track. He shared many of his memories and reminisced about his scoring records with his family.

On December 26, 1949, Robert was united in marriage to Gertrude “Susie” Lee in Minot. They made their home on his family’s farm where he tended the dairy cows and farmed. They were blessed with a large family. Susie passed away on June 28, 2018. Shortly after he moved to assisted living in Minot.

Throughout the years Robert remained active in the community. He drove a school bus for ten years and served on the elevator board. He was elected as a Mountrail County Commissioner and was appointed to several area boards. He was proud of his accomplishment on the Building Committee for First Lutheran Church.

Robert loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a storyteller and enjoyed sharing his tales with anyone who would listen. He seemed to always know someone wherever he went. Besides visiting with family and friends, he looked forward to his annual deer hunting trip to Squaw Gap.

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Robert Wheeling was surrounded by his family as he passed away at a Tioga medical center. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Robert is survived by his children and their families: Robert and Mary Wheeling of Killdeer, Mandy Wheeling (Steve Hauff), Jacob Wheeling (Brittany) – Trudee, Opal, Nolan, and Mable; Joe and Molly Wheeling of New Town, Macy Linares (Edgar) – Ellyan and Ivy, and Emma Wheeling; Dan and Aimee Wheeling of Kenmare, Sydney Wheeling (Nate Egeberg) and Jordan Wheeling; Paul Wheeling of Plaza, Addison Wheeling; Susan Edwards of Plaza, Cary Yoder – Kayne, Breezy, and Christopher, Jason Yoder (Jen Steiger) – Isabella, Aurelia, and Saffron, CheriGiesen (Gene) – Dominique (Allison), Desiree (Kirby), Robbie Edwards (Stephanie) – Journey, Jersey, and Dylan (Ava), Jim Kok – Costas (Miranda) – Mercer; Lorella and Tom Daniel of Ray, Crystal Olson (Ryan), Andrew Rogers (Nyisha), and Adam Rogers; sister, Violet Olson of Minot; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Ryan Wheeling and Jamie Kok; siblings, Walter and Wallace, Mildred Nelson, Clayton, Mae Mueller, Nolan, and Donald; and sons-in-law, Larry Yoder and Jim Edwards.

Visitation: Friday, January 19, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Plaza

Prayer Service: Friday, January 19, 2024, 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Plaza

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 20, 2024, 11 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, Plaza

(Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall www.langhansfuneralhome.com)

Published by The Minot Daily News, January 17, 2024.