Obituary of Roger A. Wheeler

Age 70. Passed away Jan. 1, 2015. Formerly of Faribault. A self-educated brilliant artisan that worked in many mediums throughout his long career beginning with drawing in pen & ink, charcoals & oil painting. At the age of 30 he began hand metal engraving that led to jewelry making, metal casting & molding his original production pieces. The mastery of his creative work spanning over 4 decades is recognized & owned by individuals all over the world. He is preceded in death by father, George; mother, Hazel (William) Nelson; brother, Duane; sister, Betty Ann Gilbertson; brother-in-law, Richard Thompson. Survived by his loving partner of 30 years, Maureen Morgan; his dog, Scooter; sister, Margaret Thompson; brothers, Darryl (Leslie), Richard, & Edward (Linda). An open house celebration of Roger's life will be held in the spring at his Inver Grove home.