Allen F. Wheeler, age 62, a resident of Gilbert, AZ, and formerly of Manitowoc, met his Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2017 with open arms proclaiming, My good and faithful servant, you fought the good fight, enter into My Kingdom where there has been a place prepared for you from the beginning of time.

Al was born on April 21, 1955 in Manitowoc to the late George and Amelia Pozorski Wheeler. He grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973. On August 18, 1984, Al married the former Nancy Wisnowski in Manitowoc. He worked at Manitowoc Ice for 35 years taking early retirement in 2014. During that time at Manitowoc Ice, he developed a close knit family of friends including Fred, Joe, Chuck, Brad, Mike, Bryan, Dave, Jim and Donna, Frank and Gail, Pat, Iris and Sandy.

In 2015, Al and Nancy moved to Gilbert, AZ to experience the sun year round and to be closer to their daughter, Kristin, son-in-law Ben, and granddaughter, Reagan. On April 3, 2017, being extremely sick and weak, God enabled Al to baptize his son, Sean, in a body of water. Oh, what a glorious day!

Survivors include Al's wife of 32 years, Nancy, Gilbert, AZ; son, Sean (Angie) Littlefield, Manitowoc; three daughters, Kristin (Ben) Fischer, Gilbert, AZ; Rebecca Wheeler, Mission, TX; and Stephanie Wheeler, Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Jax, Gracelynn, and Reagan; brother, Art Wheeler, Manitowoc; sister, Angie (Mick) Lillibridge, Manitowoc; also other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Pastor Joe Muench will officiate with entombment to take place at Knollwood Mausoleum. Following the service, a luncheon will take place at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at 10 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be set up in Al's name.

Al's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Michelle and Dr. Jonathan Murphy and his staff for the care they provided.

Al would like to be remembered for his faithfulness in sharing God's Word with others, the Good News that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, was buried and rose again on the third day, that whoever confesses with their mouth, Jesus is Lord and believes in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, they would be saved.

Al not only shared God's Word, he also lived it, you will know them by their fruits, very humble, compassionate, caring person, who loved his family and was willing to do anything for them. All of these things testify to Al's dedication and faithfulness to His Savior Jesus Christ.