Kathy Jean Wheeler
September 12, 1954 ~ June 14, 2021
Kathy Jean Wheeler, 66, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Kathy was born on September 12, 1954 in Seymour, Indiana to Jackie Raymond Toppe and Elizabeth Dewade Toppe. She married Bill G. Wheeler on June 16, 1983.
Kathy graduated from Brownstown High School. She was previously employed for 35 years at Arvin Industries and retired last year after 10 years from Cummins Engine Company, was a member of the DWU and a strong supporter of Unions. She was also a member of ABATE of Indiana and Moose Lodge #398. She was a huge animal lover. She cherished her animals and never met a stranger.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. Calling will be from 2:00 p.m. until service time Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bartholomew County Humane Society.
Survivors include her husband, Bill G. Wheeler; her mother, Elizabeth Toppe; daughter, Sugar (Harold) Williams of Arkansas; brother, John (Mary) Toppe of Vallonia, IN; sister, Sue Kamman of Vincennes, IN; grandchildren, Aaron Baker, Austin Baker, and numerous friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jackie Raymond Toppe.
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Kathy, my friend for life. When you are Kathy’s friend you know she is always there, time means nothing. I loved the way she never held back, she was never afraid to show what she felt. Like all of her friends, I hoped to have more time with her. Love you girl, you will always be in my mind, heart, and soul.
We will miss you our beautiful friend our deepest condolences to your family . Love You Pam & Charlotte
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I am so sorry to hear about Kathy’s passing. I have a lot of great memories back in the day. She was a good friend and it seemed we kind of lost touch but when we started remembering some of the tmes we had I still laugh.
She was definitely Union Proud and I am glad to say she was my friend
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We were so sorry to hear about Kathy’s passing. Our condolences go out to Bill and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Cathy is one of the best sister in laws you could ask for. Kind heart giving to everyone. Her and Billy were the perfect couple . She woll be greatly missed but never forgotten.
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So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She will be missed as she was such an amazing person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and all of Kathy’s family.
I am so sorry Kathy, I didn’t know! You were one of the nicest people to work with at the BenchWarmer! God bless Bill’s heart. Prayers sent and I love and miss you! R.I.P. MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND
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