Renate Wheeler

Renate Mandel Wheeler, 63, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at her home. Born December 18, 1945, in Viernheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Emma Mandel. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Robert Eugene Wheeler, Sr.; a daughter, Patty Steadman and her husband Jay, a son, Robert Wheeler and his wife Joy, and four grandsons, Joshua Steadman, Justin Steadman, Cody Wheeler, and Adam Wheeler, all of Spartanburg; two sisters, Gerda Hertel of Germany, and Gisela Richardson of Indiana; and three brothers, Erich, Horst, and Seigbert Mandel, all of Germany. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel conducted by the Rev. Keith Davis. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home of her son, Robert Wheeler, 28 Long Street, Spartanburg. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Renate M. Wheeler please visit our Sympathy Store.