February 9, 2021 at 5:44 p.m.
Oneida Wheeler
Obituary
Oneida L. (Greer) Wheeler joined the life everlasting on Feb. 1, 2021, exactly 81 years from the day she was born in 1940.
She was the daughter of Basil F. and Jessie M. Greer, long-term residents of Portland, Indiana. Oneida was a graduate of Portland High School. She married C. Gene Simons, also a resident of Jay County, on Feb. 2, 1958. Together they had four children, Gina (Simons) DeBolt, Joni (Simons) Gustafson, Dana Simons and Ryan Simons. Oneida had a second marriage to Ron Wheeler of Delavan, Wisconsin. Both husbands preceded her in death.
Oneida spent most of her adult life in Delavan. She had a successful career as a Realtor and was consistently a top performer in Delavan Lake area. She was an active member of her church and community. Oneida truly enjoyed family parties and gatherings. She loved to travel, play bridge, go boating, family games nights and hunting for treasures at antique stores.
In addition to her four children, Oneida has one surviving sister, Marlene (Greer) Schmid of Greensboro, North Carolina. Her brother Ronald Greer preceded her in death. She was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She always enjoyed being entertained by their activities.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, Indiana. Following will be services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding. Oneida will be laid to rest in Green Park Cemetery next to her parents. A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a future date.
Anyone wishing to express condolences may do so in her name at the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org).
For the comfort of all in attendance, masks are requested.
Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.
She was the daughter of Basil F. and Jessie M. Greer, long-term residents of Portland, Indiana. Oneida was a graduate of Portland High School. She married C. Gene Simons, also a resident of Jay County, on Feb. 2, 1958. Together they had four children, Gina (Simons) DeBolt, Joni (Simons) Gustafson, Dana Simons and Ryan Simons. Oneida had a second marriage to Ron Wheeler of Delavan, Wisconsin. Both husbands preceded her in death.
Oneida spent most of her adult life in Delavan. She had a successful career as a Realtor and was consistently a top performer in Delavan Lake area. She was an active member of her church and community. Oneida truly enjoyed family parties and gatherings. She loved to travel, play bridge, go boating, family games nights and hunting for treasures at antique stores.
In addition to her four children, Oneida has one surviving sister, Marlene (Greer) Schmid of Greensboro, North Carolina. Her brother Ronald Greer preceded her in death. She was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She always enjoyed being entertained by their activities.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home, Portland, Indiana. Following will be services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding. Oneida will be laid to rest in Green Park Cemetery next to her parents. A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a future date.
Anyone wishing to express condolences may do so in her name at the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org).
For the comfort of all in attendance, masks are requested.
Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.
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