Margaret A. Wheeler
Margaret A. Wheeler, age 75, of Cassadaga, passed away September 5th, 2017 at home with her 3 daughters by her side after a five-month battle with cancer. She was born April 15, 1942 in Buffalo, to the late Marion (Galley) Drobick and Ralph Galley. Marge was a 1960 graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo.
Marge was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 42 years, Frank Wheeler, whom she lovingly cared for during his own 3-year cancer journey. She is survived by three daughters, Susan (John) Freebery of Clearwater, FL, Brenda Lopp-Courson of Evergreen, CO and Karen Brahler of Massillon, OH; 3 grandchildren: Nichole (Menash) Petscher, Jordan (Andrea) Marsh and Madison Brahler and 6 great-grandchildren: Madelyn, Lucy and Nora Petscher and Jackson, Harper and Eloise Marsh. Also surviving are her 2 sisters-in-law and dear friends: Edie (Bill) Dorman of Stockton and Marilyn Ludemann of North Venice, FL. Loving aunt of Charles (Sharon) Reese, Bob (Susan) Garrow, Cheryl Wagner and Michele (Paul) Smith.
Marge was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bob Garrow, brother, Charles Reese Sr, brother-in-law Ronald Ludemann and son-in-law Scott (Scooter) Courson.
Marge’s fun-loving approach to life and irreverent sense of humor were characteristics that defined her personality. Her years spent tending bar at Frawleys, The White Inn and Cassadaga Lakes Country Club allowed her to showcase her personality and interact with the public she adored. Marge loved her “happy hours” whether she was working them or hosting them at home with her neighbors and friends. She retired from the Fredonia State Association (FSA) Bookstore in 2015 after 18 years of employment.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday in Jordan Funeral Home, Sinclairville. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. Immediately following, Marge will be interred at the Cassadaga cemetery followed by a luncheon hosted by the Cassadaga American Legion