Loren Roger Wheeler, 80, of rural Byron, passed away peacefully at the Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with family near.

Loren was born in Mitchell County, Iowa, at home on the family farm on January 5, 1944 to Clyde and R. Dolores Wheeler of McIntire, Iowa. Loren proudly served in the US Navy from August 1964 until September 1968 aboard the U.S.S. Manatee as a boilerman. He married Audrey Stohr of LeRoy, MN, on June 21, 1969. They enjoyed living on an acreage in rural Byron for many years. They were married 55 years. Loren was a life member of Harley Owners Group and enjoyed traveling throughout the US on motorcycle with Audrey, a Harley of course! Loren was life member of Osage, Iowa V.F.W. and life member and supporter of the Disabled American Veterans. Loren enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, conversation and coffee with friends. The coffee was always on. His family, children, grandchildren and great-grands were the highlight of his life.

Loren is survived by his wife, Audrey; two children, son, Jim (Carolyn) and daughter, Jody (BJ) Ronken; five grandchildren, Haley (Daniel) Hoeppner, Dylan (Nikki) Wheeler, Emma Wheeler, Jordyn Bauer, Taylor Bauer; two great-grandchildren, Ezra and June Hoeppner and by his brother, Harlo Wheeler. Loren was preceded in death by both parents, Clyde and Dolores Wheeler, brother, Dean (Retha) Wheeler and sister-in-law, Marilyn Wheeler.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Community Celebration Church, 27337 County Highway 34, Kasson, MN 55944. A private family burial will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston at a later date.