Background
Wheeler, Robert LeVan was born on November 29, 1936 in Frankfort, Kansas, United States. Son of Rex Edward and Grace Nellie (Wilson) Wheeler.
manufacturing company executive
Wheeler, Robert LeVan was born on November 29, 1936 in Frankfort, Kansas, United States. Son of Rex Edward and Grace Nellie (Wilson) Wheeler.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rice University, 1959.
Pulp mill superintendent, Weyerhaeuse Company, Tacoma, Washington, 1959-1973; manager, Irving Pulp & Paper, St. John, Washington, 1973-1976; manager, engineer, maintenance, Alaska Lumber & Pulp, Sitka, 1976-1982; manager, maintenance power and utilities, Smurfit News Print, Newberg, Oregon, 1982-1989; principal, PT Star Kisindo, Dundee, Oregon, 1989-1991; vice president, general manager, Niagara (Wisconsin) Paper, since 1991. Principal Wheeler Technology Superior vena cava syndrome, Dundee, 1989-1990.
Chairman Police & Fire Commission, Sitka, 1979-1982, Planning Commission, Dundee, 1982, River Development Commission, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1988. Member Dundee City Council, 1983-1990. Member National Rifle Association, Paper Industry Management Association, Technology Association Pulp and Paper Industry.
Married Carol Christine Phillips, July 21, 1961. Children: Angela, Melanie, Marcus.