Bob_Wheeler_(politician)
Bob Wheeler (politician)
American politician (1929–2017)
Robert "Bob" Y. Wheeler (November 21, 1929 – April 15, 2017) was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 69th District.
Bob Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office January 11, 1955 – January 8, 1957 | |
| In office January 8, 1957 – January 13, 1959 | |
| In office January 13, 1959 – January 10, 1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1929-11-21)November 21, 1929 |
| Died | May 15, 2017(2017-05-15) (aged 87) Tilden, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Wheeler was born November 21, 1929.[1] He attended grade school in Tilden, Texas, and attended Texas Military Institute for high school.[1] Following high school, Wheeler served in the US Armed Forces during World War II.[1]
Wheeler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas in 1950, and a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1954.[1] Upon graduation, Wheeler ran for election in the Texas House of Representatives, and served three consecutive terms—from 1955 to 1961—as a Democrat representing the 69th District.[1][2] Tilden chaired the Public Lands and Buildings committee, and was vice-chair of the Liquor Regulation committee.[2] During his tenure, Wheeler also assisted with his father's ranching business in Tilden.[3]
Wheeler enjoyed travel, and had visited each continent.[1] He died in Tilden on April 15, 2017, and was buried at Hilltop Cemetery in Tilden.[1]
- "Robert Wheeler". Pleasanton Express. April 19, 2017.
- "Bob Wheeler". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- "Bob Wheeler Seeks Second Term as State Representative". The Cotulla Record. Vol. 59, no. 16. June 1, 1956.