Obituary of Jane Blake Wheeler

Jane Blake Wheeler Dundee: Jane Blake Wheeler, age 89, of Dundee, NY passed away peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her home on Monday February 10, 2020. Honoring her wishes there will be from no calling hours, a graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in the spring in Hillside Cemetery, Millard St., Dundee, NY with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dundee Fire Company Emergency Squad, 12 Union St., Dundee, 14837 or to Ontario-Yates County Hospice Assoc., 756 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva, NY 14456. Jane was born June 29, 1930 in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of the late Francis W. and Ruth A. {Allen} Blake. She graduated from Watkins Glen High School in 1948, and went on to Eastman's Dental School becoming a Certified Dental Hygienist. On Dec. 23, 1950 in Watkins Glen, NY she married the late Roger Clark Wheeler who passed away on Sept. 15, 1998. Mrs. Wheeler was a Dental Hygienist for the Watkins Glen Central School Health Department for many years. She was also co-owner of the former Wheeler Poultry Farm which housed as many as 22 thousand chickens; as well as growing grapes for area wineries. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of the former Dundee Presbyterian Church, former Home Bureau member, and played on many bowling leagues in Watkins Glen, Dundee & Penn Yan. She is survived by 2 sons, Thomas R. (Freida) Wheeler of Clearwater, FL, Steven B. (Martha) Wheeler of Dundee; a step grandson Stephen (Karyn) Brown also of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, and husband, she was predeceased by a sister Nancy L. Bunce. Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.