WHEELER, RUSSELL BARCLAY III

WHEELER, RUSSELL BARCLAY III, 82, of Cape May (via Springfield, Missouri and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania) passed away on, September 6th, 2015 after his long struggle with Parkinson’s. Russ was born in Flushing, NY to Russell B. Wheeler II and Eileen Groves Wheeler. He attended South Kent School, Trinity College and the University of New Mexico where he studied psychology. He loved sports and was a competitive hockey player at one point in his life. Russ also loved to play golf and enjoyed bicycling and traveling with his wife Sonya. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and throughout his lifetime he had a diverse career in sales and sales management within various notable corporations, and was a member of Mensa. Russ loved to perform in the community theatre, especially musicals, and had a beautiful baritone voice. He spoke French fluently, was an avid antique collector, and enjoyed a good Mint Julep during the Kentucky Derby and all of the finer things that life had to offer. He lived life like a poet, he was an armchair philosopher and kind- hearted soul. Russell is survived by his “bride” of 42 years Sonya, his son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Maria Wheeler, his daughter, Kris Garnier, his granddaughters Elise, Laura and Elena Wheeler, and grandson Clark Garnier. His family wishes to thank and acknowledge his caregivers during his time at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home for their excellent care and many kindnesses. Interment will be private. He is so deeply missed and so dearly remembered, “Give yourself a hug” “ADIOS” Condolences will be received at www.evoyfuneralhome.com