BELMONT – Fred O. “Bud” Wheeler Jr., 61, of Belmont, died Monday, August 11, 2014 at Lakes Region General Hospital.
He was born on August 16, 1952 in Laconia, the son of Fred O. and Barbara (Dow) Wheeler. Fred was a 1970 graduate of Laconia High School. Fred was a licensed Land Surveyor, working as the owner and operator of Wheeler Surveying and Mapping for over 25 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He also enjoyed gardening and landscaping.
In addition to his father of Belmont, he is survived by his wife of 37 years, Nikki J. (Guarino) Wheeler of Belmont, one sister, Janice Wheeler of Meredith, his mother and father in law; Sally Ann and Lionel Paradise of Gilford, his brother in law and sister in law, Donald and Sandi Guarino of Gilmanton, his nieces and nephews; Corey Wheeler, Christopher Curley, Matthew Bull, Amy Dobbins, Justin Guarino and Megan Guarino. In addition to his mother, Bud was predeceased by his sister, Cathy Bull and a brother-in-law, John L. Paradise.
At Fred’s request, there will be no calling hours and funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John L. Paradise Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247-7312.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.