Walter Wheeler (politician)

Walter A. Wheeler, Sr. (November 13, 1925 February 14, 2017) was an American politician and World War II veteran from Maine.[1]A Democrat from Kittery, Maine, Wheeler served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives from 2002 to 2010. He served in the United States Navy 1943 – 1946 during World War II in the Pacific, Atlantic and European theaters.[2] He was born in Manchester, Maine and died in Kittery, Maine on February 14, 2017 at the age of 91.[3]

Walter A. Wheeler Sr.
Member of the Maine House of Representatives for the 151st District
In office
December 2002  December 2010
Succeeded byDevin Beliveau
Personal details
BornNovember 13, 1925
Manchester, Maine
DiedFebruary 14, 2017 (aged 91)
Kittery, Maine
Political partyDemocrat
ResidenceKittery, Maine

References

  1. "Walter Wheeler, Sr. Biography - Project Vote Smart". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  2. Creamer, Melanie (May 30, 2010). "Oldest member and only World War II veteran in Maine's House recalls D-Day". The Portland Press Herald. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
  3. Walter Wheeler Sr. Obituary
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