John A. Wheeler

John A. Wheeler, age 72, of Corning NY, died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara Wheeler, and they would have celebrated 55 years on March 8, 2024.

John retired as a Supervisor from Kennedy Valve in 2013 where he worked for 43 years.

He very much treasured his family, especially his daughter and granddaughter. His passion was bass fishing. He participated in and won several Bass fishing tournaments, many of them with his two best friends, Mike Hathaway and Jack Ackerman.

John will always be known for his sense of humor and having many friends and acquaintances; everyone who knew him loved him.

He is survived by his daughter, Bobbi (Bill) Hunt; his “pride & joy” granddaughter, Alex Hunt; sister, Lillian (David) Crooker; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He is preceded by his son, John M. Wheeler; father, John J. Wheeler; his mother, Myrtle Wheeler; his brothers, Gary Wheeler and Michael Wheeler; and his sister, Christine Phenes.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW, Baker Street in Corning on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

John's family has entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc.