Paul Wheeler

Paul Lee Wheeler peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord on April 5, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born April 15, 1935 in Joplin, Missouri. Paul was the youngest son of Elwood and Willa Wheeler.

His family moved to Los Angeles, California when Paul was a young boy. He attended Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, CA. Paul fell in love with the girl of his dreams, Lorraine Schlager. The two met at J.J.Newberry department store where they both worked, Paul as a waiter, Lorraine as a checkout girl. They were married August 7, 1954 and had 60 amazing years together. They raised their three boys, Steven, Terry, and Darryl in Rancho Palos Verdes. Paul coached their sport teams, and listened to countless surf stories from his boys. He was a loving father and taught his boys how to fish, and how to fix and construct everything! Paul and Lorraine loved to play tennis, they joined the Elks Club, Rancho Verde Racquet Club, and then spent 15 years at the Jack Kramer Club playing tennis, as well as serving on the Board of Directors.

Paul attended USC after High School and later worked at the Rescue Army, a family owned non-profit organization that his father set up in 1943. Paul also started a successful furniture manufacturing business, Morgan Creek, which he operated until Lorraine fell ill. After Lorraine’s illness, he was her loving and faithful care taker for close to fifteen years before she went home to be with the Lord. Paul was a member of Rolling Hills Covenant Church for many years. He loved the Lord and lived to bring Him glory in every area of his life. He is remembered for always reading his bible and relating his struggles in life to God’s ultimate plan.

Paul is survived by his three sons, eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Son, Steven Paul Wheeler, his wife Lori, their children Shannon and Chase. Son, Terry Lee Wheeler, his wife Deniece, their children Desiree and husband Logan Webster, their children Eden, Benson, and Addison.

Jordan and wife Seri, their sons Greyson and Rhys. Dillan and wife Jillian, their son MIlo. Austan Wheeler, Cheyenne Wheeler, and Shannon Wheeler.

Son, Darryl John Wheeler, his wife Debbie, their daughters Ashley and husband Michael Khan, their children Diesel and Giana. Justine Wheeler, and Taylor Wheeler, her daughters Taylin and Tiana.

Dad, we love you so much. You will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. We look forward to being united together in Eternity with our Lord!