Race in Peace, Mark Wheeler
By: Becky Nichols | APBA Director of Operations | Jun 15, 2021
Photo: Robert Koschka, Dean Sutherland
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of one of APBA’s most influential members, Mark Wheeler, on Saturday, May 22nd in a testing accident. Mark was an APBA Past President, Honor Squadron Member, Honorary Life Member, Modified Chairman, Junior Classes Chairman, referee, ally, friend, the list goes on and on. He leaves behind shoes that can never be filled and a hole in our hearts. Our thoughts are with the Wheeler family and the entire boat racing community. We feel your loss deeply and we share it with you. We are always here for you.
Mark Wheeler Memorial Service
When: Friday, June 25 at 10am
Where: Covered Bridge Farm Park
56705 Covered Bridge Rd.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
- Informal attire
- Please carpool
Service live stream will be found on: https://www.facebook.com/Marks-Memorial-Service-100675358932761
His obituary can be viewed here: https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo/obituary.aspx?n=mark-v-wheeler&pid=198874580
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