Harold C. “Stormy” Wheeler died on Thursday, December 8, 2005, in Evanston, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Martin; his three children, Ryan, Jenny, and Amy Wheeler; and his two sisters, Holly (Townsend) Brady and Meredith (Robin Ellis) Wheeler. Stormy was born September 11, 1945 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the son of the Late Warren C. and Doris Wheeler nee Wise. He grew up in Northfield, Illinois and attended New Trier High School, graduating in 1963. He attended Harvard College, graduating in 1967 with an A.B. degree in Economics. He then served in Vietnam as a naval officer from 1968-1969. Stormy subsequently attended University of Virginia School of Law, receiving a J.D. in 1974. He entered private law practice in Chicago in 1974, most recently serving as a partner in the law firm of Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd. He also served on the Chicago Board of Prevent Child Abuse America. Stormy played football in high school and college, loved golf and poker, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears. He was devoted to his family and loved watching his children participate in sporting events and theatrical productions. Memorial service Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The family will receive guests beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prevent Child Abuse America, 200 South Michigan Ave., Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60604. Info: Donnellan Family Funeral Services 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.
