Paula Rae Wheeler, age 16 of Mankato, died Thursday, October 9, 2008 at her home.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2008 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Mankato Mortuary and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Arc of MN Southwest, 709 South Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001.
Paula was born August 28, 1992 in Mankato to Richard and Judith (Gerten) Wheeler. She was a freshman at Mankato East High School and was enrolled in the Life Skills Program. She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Her favorite activities included swimming, watching Barney and being outdoors.
Paula is survived by her parents, Richard and Judith Wheeler and her two siblings, Charles Wheeler and Ann Wheeler all of Mankato. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Paula was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, an aunt and two uncles.