Honeoye, NY: At age 85, Ron passed peacefully on August 23, 2022 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born on October 11, 1936 in Naples, NY to the late Howard McClaren “Pete” and Esther (Peck) Wheaton. He was predeceased by his sister Avis Klug and brothers; Rodney, Larry, Robert, Clair, and Gregory Wheaton. Survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Karin (Sommer) Wheaton; children, Donald Wheaton (Michelle D’Amico) of Cohocton, Daniel (Midge) Wheaton of NC, Douglas (Shirley) Wheaton of GA, Dale (Renee) Wheaton of Honeoye, Dusty Wheaton (Tayonna Kinney) of Pine City, Tracey (Paul) Brown of Webster, Tim (SuAnn) Larrimore of Dansville, and Michelle (Andrew) Gilbert of Conesus; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; sister Elnora “Elly” Knapp; sisters-in-law, Rita Wheaton, Ann Wheaton, Marielies Renke, Wilma Young, and Lydia Guffey; also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Ronald was a very hard-working man who at times worked multiple jobs to support his family. In his early years he worked on a farm. He spent most of his adult years working at Polly-O Dairy in Cohocton, NY and also Dudley Poultry in Middlesex, NY. At the age of 55 he became a school bus driver for Honeoye Central School until he retired.
Ronald was an outdoorsy kind of guy. He took pleasure in spending time at their cabin in Springwater, NY that they owned for 26 years. He was a cowboy at heart who loved his horses and country western music. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with Karin. He had a fun, loving, quiet demeanor with a kind heart. He took pride in his family, was a friend to all and loved by everyone who knew him.
Family and friends may call on Friday, August 26 th , from 3pm-6pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. Ronald’s Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 27 th , at Faith Bible Church, 9041 Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY. A luncheon will be held at the church following the service. A graveside service and burial will be held at 3pm at the Wheaton Family Cemetery, 5520 Lent Hill Rd, Cohocton, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Fire Dept. & Ambulance, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471 or The Wheaton Family Cemetery Fund c/o Della Ward 4266 Boone Road, Wayland, NY 14572-9621. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
So very sorry for your loss Aunt Karin & family Uncle Ronald was a very special man Especially that beautiful smile of his . RIP Uncle Ronald I will miss you so very much.I Love you Aunt Karin
Karin our hearts go out to you. Ron was always such an encouraging guy with a great smile and kind spirit. You both were always so nice to just be around. God bless you all at this time.
Karin, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. My condolences to you and your family. From experience I can tell you that this is the worst loss you have to endure, so hang in there because only time will help to heal your wounded heart. Laurie Gilbert
so many fond memories of you Uncle i wouldn’t know where to begin your laugh your smile and yet your rugged Wheaton way i remember playing football in the back yard and you stopped for a vist with Dad you came and kicked that football i never seen a football go so high and far and i never forgot it RIP uncle
Karin and the whole family have our deepest sympathy. He was always smiling no matter what. He was a good neighbor for many years.Ed and Sandy Gates.
Karin and family; I’m so sorry for your loss! I never got to meet Ron but Karin always spoke lovingly of him.
Karen and family,
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss, I just found out.
Please know we are thinking if you all. I pray that you can recall all the favorite times spent together. Those are the ones you will always share when Ron is with you. Out of sight but love never is.
Dear Karin and Family,
Ron was a man’s man, but a man of kindness ,caring and a respectful manner.
It was a blessing to be able to call Ronnie a friend. Ron, rest in peace , my friend . Prayers to all the family. Love , Bon and Jim Sykes
Karin and family I am so sorry for your lost! You guys will all be in my thoughts and prayers!
Dale/Renee and family, very sorry for your loss! ?? Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Karin, Tracey, Tim, Michelle, Jason, Lauren, Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: I am very sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Uncle Ronald was a gift to us all.
Karin & family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time; he was a very special man!!
Karin and family – We are so very sorry to hear about Ron. There were many laughs to be shared at the Men’s softball games when Tom played with Dusty. Ron always had a ‘zinger’ for us! He had the greatest smile. Our sincere condolences.
To Karin n Family I’m very sorry for your loss of Ron May he rest in peace. You All are in My Prayers n thoughts. I enjoyed the time working with you both at HCS. Prayers for you All.
Karin, we are very saddened to read of Ron’s passing. You are all in our prayers . May God wrap his arms around each of you and provide comfort to you.
Ronald was dearly loved and will be missed. May God provide the family with comfort and courage at this sad time. Love you all.
He was my uncle Ronald… Always smiling hes flying high with all his family that are angels too.may you rest in peace and know we love you
We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to Dale and Renee, and the entire Wheaton family. From Robin Lattimer and Patrick Honadle
Our condolences to the entire Wheaton family.