Gretchen May Swain Wheeler, 84, of Benton, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home.
She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on October 27, 1939 to Robert and Gretchen Smeltzer. Gretchen worked as a missionary at New To You for over 40 years, She was an avid quilter and enjoyed cooking and baking for her loved ones.
Gretchen is survived by three sons, William Wheeler, Jr., Franklin Wheeler (Kathy), and Robert Wheeler (Lydia); two daughters, Evelyn Humpfer (Alan) and Gingger Wheeler; twelve grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wheeler, Sr.; her parents, Robert Smeltzer and Gretchen Griffith Smeltzer; her brother, Pete Smeltzer; one daughter, Francine Wheeler; and one great grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Marshall County Memory Gardens.
Collier Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of arrangements.