John Alan Wheeler, 58, a resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home.

Born January 4th, 1966, in Rhinebeck, NY, he was the son of the late George and late Cynthia (Mancuso) Wheeler. John graduated from F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, NY in 1984. From 1986 to 1990.   John served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, stationed mostly at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California,  and overseas in Okinawa, Japan.

John was an Assistant Engineer for the New York State Department of Transportation in Poughkeepsie and LaGrange since 1997. John enjoyed playing and watching soccer, old cars, hunting and model trains.

Survivors include his two children, Teresa Wheeler (Nicholas Rottkamp), of Albany, NY and Michael Wheeler, of Hyde Park, NY.

He is also survived by his brothers, Peter Wheeler (Lucienne), and Wesley Wheeler, of Land O' Lakes, Florida and Robert Wheeler (Jessica) of Staatsburg, NY; several nieces and nephews, Mary (Tyler) Pearson, Cameron Wheeler and Abigail Wheeler all in New York. His former wife, Jeanne M Rock, with whom he remained friends, survives in Hyde Park, NY.

In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Wheeler.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Memorial calling hours will be from 10 AM to 12 PM, Saturday, January 4th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

A memorial service will be at 1 PM, Saturday, January 4th at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1872 Salt Point Turnpike, Salt Point.

In lieu of flowers, the Wheeler family respectfully request memorial donations to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1872 Salt Point Tpke., Salt Point , NY 12578 (www.wpcsaltpoint.org), or to Freedom Hunters (https://freedomhunters.org/), so other veterans can enjoy many of his comfort activities.