Edward Frank "Ed" Wheeler, Sr.

     Mr. Edward Frank “Ed” Wheeler, Sr., age 88, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY.  Mr. Wheeler was a member of both the Ft. Knox Miles and Irvington Masonic Lodges, where he served as Master on four different occasions; a member of the Scottish Rite;  a member of the Shriner’s; and a Kentucky Colonel.

      Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his parents, Asa Bartley and Mary Magdalene (Webb) Wheeler; and two brothers, Asa “Bud” Wheeler and David Wheeler.  He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda J. Wheeler; seven children, Ed Wheeler, Jr., Patti Wheeler, Kathy Joplin and her husband, Paul, Eugene “Buck” Robinson, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl, Richard Lee Robinson, Cindy Kilgore and her husband, Jim and Michael Robinson; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

       A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the chapel of the Hager Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary True officiating.  Masonic Funeral Rites will be held immediately following the service.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the time of service on Sunday.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Kosair Charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, KY  40217, or online at http://www.kosair.org.  .

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