Stacie S. Wheeler Obituary (1971

Stacie Sue Wheeler, age 54, of Pardeeville, passed away peacefully after a hard fought battle with brain cancer on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Stacie was born on August 7, 1971, in Portage, WI, to John and Sue (Kastner) Wilcox. She graduated from Portage High School in 1989 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 1996. On July 13, 1996, Stacie married the love of her life, Brian J. Wheeler, in Portage. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. For 27 years, Stacie devoted herself to teaching second grade at Pardeeville Elementary School. Teaching was more than her profession--it was her calling. She welcomed generations of young students into her classroom with patience, kindness, and encouragement, helping them discover confidence in themselves and a love of learning. Her gentle spirit, unwavering dedication, and genuine care left a lasting impression on countless children, families, and colleagues. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage with her strong faith guiding her throughout her life. Stacie was the most kind-hearted and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend. She put everyone before herself whether it was decorating at all hours for a birthday or baking a sweet treat for someone at the crack of dawn. She remembered every reason to celebrate and never missed an opportunity to make things extra special. Stacie was very active and involved in sports all her life. She brought the same enthusiasm whether she was a player, coach or fan. She enjoyed being outdoors helping in the garden, swimming at the beach, playing in the snow, keeping track of the birds, relaxing at a campfire, and countless other activities. She found beauty in every season. She was rarely without a camera, snapping pictures of anything or anyone. Stacie will be remembered for her positive outlook and her strong determination to take on any battle life threw her way. Her infectious laugh and bright smile spread love and happiness to all around her. She has touched the lives of so many, and she will forever live on in our hearts, minds, and the traditions we carry on. She is survived by her husband Brian Wheeler of Pardeeville; kids Sydnie and Walker Wheeler of Pardeeville; parents John and Sue (Kastner) Wilcox of Portage; brothers Bob (Dawn) Wilcox of Portage and Chad Wilcox of Portage; aunt Mary Kastner of Portage; nieces and nephew Alicia, Logan and Laci Wilcox of Portage; father-in-law Herb Wheeler of Wausau; brother-in-laws Mark Wheeler of Portage and Jeff Wheeler of Portage; uncle Ed (Kay) Wilcox of Portage; best friend Besty Bergman of Portage; and mother-in-law Kate Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her sister Amber Ann Wilcox; grandparents John and Alice Kastner and Robert and Alice Wilcox; aunts Judy (Charles) Holmes and Rose (Rod) Roundy. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Portage with Pastor Rod Armon officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Grasse Funeral Home in Pardeeville and again from 9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at Church on Saturday. Internment will take place at North Marcellon Cemetery. A special thanks to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Agrace Hospice, Jen Nickel and her amazing team: Barb Larson, Darcy Wilkins, Kay Rataczak, Cathy Heggesta, Erin Rohrbeck, Ella Hart, and Pam Bauer. 2d:{"dat