Marilyn Ann (Palatto) Wheeler

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Palatto Wheeler, 67, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at her home.                 Mrs. Wheeler was born September 20, 1947 in White Plains, NY to the late John Palatto and Martha Dolin Palatto. She was a graduate of Acadia College and was married to the late Patrick Jon Wheeler, who passed away on February 19, 2014. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was Director of Auditing for Merck Pharmaceutical Company.                 Mrs. Wheeler is survived by one son, Kevin Wheeler (Margie) of Collingswood, NJ; one daughter, Christy W. Brandt (Scott) of Statesville, five grandchildren, Kelsey Wheeler, Mallory Wheeler and Ryan Wheeler all of Collingswood, NJ, Cassidy and James Patrick Brandt of Statesville, one brother, John Palatta (Joan) of Atlanta, one sister, Donna Mangelit (Ron) of Candler, NC and numerous nieces and nephews.                 Funeral services will be conducted at a later date.                 Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice and online condolences may be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Marilyn Wheeler.