Background
Wheat, Franklin DElano was born on June 18, 1937 in Severn, Maryland, United States. Son of William Elmer and Helen Ida (Boose) Wheat.
Wheat, Franklin DElano was born on June 18, 1937 in Severn, Maryland, United States. Son of William Elmer and Helen Ida (Boose) Wheat.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida Southern University, 1961.
Saleman, Botsford Ready Mix, Kansas City, Missoury, 1965-1967; saleman, International Business Machines Corporation, Kansas City, 1967; owner, The End Zone, Kansas City, 1967-1972; real estate salesman, Quail Ridge, Boynton Beach, Florida, 1972-1974; associate, Gringle & Doherty, Inc., Delray Beach, Florida, 1974-1982; principal, Franklin D. Wheat, Inc., Delray Beach, since 1983; general insurance agent, Brown & Brown, Inc., Delray Beach, from 1985; independent insurance agent, Delray Beach. Appraiser in field.
Board directors Community Chest, Delray Beach, since 1978. Vice president South Palm Beach United Way, since 1987. Served to captain United States Marine Corps, 1961-1965.
Member American Society Real Estate Appraisers (certified), National Association Realtors, Delray Beach Chamber of C. (president 1986-1987). Clubs: Delray Dunes (Boynton Beach, Florida) (board directors 1985-1987). Lodges: Kiwanis (president local club 1979-1980, lieutenant governor Florida district 1980-1981).
Married Arlene Doris DeTroy, June 17, 1969. Children: Troy David, Taryn Dyan.