Background
Wheeler, Paul Leonard was born on April 23, 1926 in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ora Y. and Norma L. (Murry) Wheeler.
Wheeler, Paul Leonard was born on April 23, 1926 in Ashland, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ora Y. and Norma L. (Murry) Wheeler.
Student, University Kentucky.
Designer, Refinery Engineering Company, 1943; assistant signalman, C&O Runway Company, 1944-1946; various positions leading to signal engineer, C&O/B&O R.R., 1948-1973; various management positions leading to president and chief Executive officer, Safetran Systems Corporation, Minneapolis, 1973-1991; also board directors, Safetran Systems Corporation, Minneapolis.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1944-1946. Member Association American Railroads (communication and signals section), Runway Progress Institute (Board of Governors, member Executive Committee).
Married Alice Kathryn Ritchie, June 8, 1947. Children: Paul Allison, David Ritchie.