Patty Wheeler

Patricia Estell Wheeler, 62, of Des Moines, passed away on June 10, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1962, in California to Louis and Lois Priebe.

Patricia married the love of her life, Craig Wheeler, on June 27, 1987. She worked as a professional bookkeeper until her retirement and was known for her warm spirit, her love of big dogs, and her talent as an avid chef and baker. A devoted and loving wife, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Wheeler; mother-in-law, Donna Wheeler; brothers-in-law, Kent Wheeler, David Wheeler, and Tom Wheeler; sisters-in-law, Zoe Wheeler and Lori Priebe; nephew, Lauren Priebe; and niece, Denise Diamond. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lois Priebe, and her brothers, Dean, Jerry, and Kenneth Priebe.

A celebration of life will be held on August 16, 2025, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Enclosed Shelter from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.