Robert (Bob) Harris Wheeler

Robert (Bob) Harris Wheeler age 87 of American Fork Utah passed away on June 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Burley, Idaho the second child and oldest son of Rufus Arthur Wheeler and Dora Harris.

Robert attended school in Burley and graduated from Burley High School in 1955. That summer he enlisted in the Air Force and later received dental assistant training and computer technician training. After over 20 years of service, he retired as a Master Sargent. He subsequently attended the University of Colorado at Denver majoring in engineering.

He spent a life devoted to family and to God. He met his sweetheart, Phyllis Mott while stationed at Payne Air Force Base in Everett, Washington. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on February 28, 1958.

Robert’s military career took him across the country and overseas. During this time, Robert and Phyllis’ family grew. They had 10 children whom they loved and cherished. After his military retirement, Robert worked as an aerospace engineering technician for the remainder of his career.

Robert served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in many capacities and was a faithful member.

Robert is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, David (Paula), Pamela (Brent), Deanna (Nathan), Annette (Becky), Suzanne, Jeannette (Steven), Katherine (Matthew), Daniel (Christine), Karen (Nathan), Carolyn (Constantino); 35 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; his sisters Anne, Ruth (Dale), and Loraine (Michael).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Dora; his brother, Steven; and his granddaughter Nicole Hunter.

An Evening Viewing will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel located at 3396 N. 900 W., Pleasant Grove, Utah. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 am at the same location, where a Viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment with Military Honors by the United States Air Force will take place in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, June 17th.

Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at utahvalleyfuneral.com.