Joel Wheeler 1972-2022

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Joel A. Wheeler, age 50 Pepin, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at his home in Pepin with his family by his side.

Joel was born on Nov. 4, 1972, in Hastings, MN. He was the son of Joseph and Joan (Denn) Wheeler. Joel attended schools in Hastings and the Wabasha-Kellogg School Districts. He then attended Red Wing Technical College in Red Wing, MN and attained a degree carpentry. Joel then went work building homes throughout the area. Joel married Julie Newcomb on Sept. 21, 1996, in Pepin. After marriage, they lived in Pepin where they raised their family and Joel continued his career in construction. After a few months of not feeling well, Joel was diagnosed with stage IV cancer on Dec. 1, 2022.

Joel loved spending time outdoors boating, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and grilling. He enjoyed putting his skills and knowledge to use to build a mansion of a tree house for his kids and later help them with their home projects.

Joel is survived by his wife of 26 years, Julie; children, Josh (Sabrina) of Eau Galle; Jacob (Ashley) of Eau Claire and Elizabeth “Lizzy” of Pepin; three grandchildren, Scarlett, Rhett and Rhyder; father, Joe of Solon Springs, mother; Joan Wheeler of Pepin; two brothers, Chris and Jeremiah, both of Pepin, maternal grandmother, Pauline Denn of Hastings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome. com.