Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cole Douglas Wheeler, who left us on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, just shy of his 19th birthday. Born on April 28, 2006, in Marietta, Ohio, Cole was a beloved resident of Lowell, Ohio, where he touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and kind heart.
Cole was a proud graduate of Fort Frye High School and the Career Center, class of 2024. He was employed as a laborer with LS Construction and Painting, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic. Outside of work, Cole had a passion for riding motorcycles and cherished the time spent with his friends, creating memories that will be treasured forever.
He is survived by his loving parents, Dennis Dean Wheeler and Elizabeth Dawn French Wheeler, both of Lowell; his brother, Blake; his maternal grandmother, Norma French; and his paternal grandmother, Cheryl Wheeler. Cole also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, as well as his faithful companion, Waylon, who was always by his side.
Cole was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Steve French, and his paternal grandfather, Randy Wheeler. Their memories will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved them.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Cole's life at the LOWELL CHAPEL OF CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Lowell.
Cawley & Peoples is honored to serve the Wheeler family during this difficult time. Online condolences and additional resources are available by visiting their website at www.CawleyandPeoples.com or by following their Facebook page.
Cole's infectious smile and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace, forever riding the skies above.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
227 Lock St. P.O. Box 400, Lowellville, OH 45744
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreYou may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read moreThese free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read moreSome basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more