Oneida L. (Greer) Wheeler joined the life everlasting on Feb. 1, 2021, exactly 81 years from the day she was born in 1940.
She was the daughter of Basil F. and Jessie M. Greer, long-term residents of Portland, Indiana. Oneida was a graduate of Portland High School. She married C. Gene Simons on Feb. 2, 1958, also a resident of Jay County. Together they had four children, Gina (Simons) DeBolt, Joni (Simons) Gustafson, Dana Simons and Ryan Simons. Oneida had a second marriage to Ron Wheeler of Delavan. Both husbands preceded her in death.
Oneida spent most of her adult life in Delavan. She had a successful career as a realtor and was consistently a top performer in the Delavan Lake area. She was an active member of her church and community. Oneida truly enjoyed family parties and gatherings. She loved to travel, play bridge, go boating, family game nights, and hunting for treasures at antique stores.
In addition to her four children, Oneida has one surviving sister, Marlene (Greer) Schmid of Greensboro, North Carolina. Her brother, Ronald Greer preceded her in death. She was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She always enjoyed being entertained by their activities.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Baird Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana. Following will be a service at 11 a.m. Oneida will be laid to rest in Green Park Cemetery next to her parents.
A celebration of life event will be scheduled at a future date. Anyone wishing to express condolences may do so in her name at the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org). For the comfort of all in attendance, masks are requested.
