David H. Wheeler

CRARYVILLE — David H. Wheeler Jr., 66, of Craryville, passed away on Nov. 8, 2024 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Sharon, Conn. on June 29, 1958, to the late David H. Wheeler Sr. and Lorraine (Greene) Wheeler. He spent most of his life in and around the Harlem Valley area where he attended trade school to become a carpenter and tradesman. He started out doing framing, roofing, and general repairs. Being a skilled craftsman led him to become caretaker for the Rheinstrom farm in Copake. Which is known today as the Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Center.

David was a hard worker who dedicated himself to the property. This coupled with his love for the outdoors and being an avid sportsman he enjoyed the wildlife and the ponds thoroughly. As a fisherman he enjoyed both casting a line and using a fly. A true conservationist, he also enjoyed hunting deer and turkey. He was also a loving father, brother and friend.

David is survived by his son, David Wheeler III, of Sharon, his brother and sister in law, Richard and Gail Wheeler, also of Connecticut and his nephew, Adam Wheeler, of Utah.

In addition to his parents, David was also predeceased by his brother Brad Wheeler.

A time for sharing memories and offering condolences will be on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, 8063 Route 22, Copake, New York. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research, 504 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556

For directions or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.peckandpeck.net