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July 8
Montrose
Florence Leola Wheeler was born to Peter and Elizabeth (Eckert) Winter on June 18, 1918. She graduated from Whitewood High School and was married to Merel Wheeler at Montrose on October 17, 1937. To this union were born Keith (Gweneth), Blue Springs, Mo., Clifford (Marjory), Troy, Mo., Elizabeth Wagner, Silbee, Texas, Suzanne (Skip) Pohousky , Carbondale, Colo, Rodney (Cecelia), Snohomish, Wash., Lois (Greg) Foraker, Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Mark (Janeen), Troy, Mo., 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, all who survive.
Florence was an active member of the Montrose United Methodist church holding many offices, taught Sunday School and was past president of the United Methodist Women’s group.
Florence was a homemaker caring for her children and home, sewing, crocheting, babysitting, playing cards and entertaining friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Merel, grandson, Aaron Pohousky and granddaughter, Ariel O’ Brien.
A private family funeral service was held on Monday, July 13, at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Dakota Community Foundation – Montrose.
Arrangements were provided by Kinzley Funeral Home.