Billy's parents were Frederick H. Wheeler and Pearl Markley. He enrolled Fanwood Military school incorporated with New York School for the Deaf in White Plains, New York. It had been believed that a Wheeler sibling was his biological father. Although not biological, Fred raised him like his own son.
He quit school young to pursue a mechanics and carpentry career, he succeeded with the skills learned from Fred. Fred and he worked at the General Motors Company in Tarrytown, New York. He quit to become an independent carpenter, building homes; Fred however remained until he retired.
He met and married Mildred "Millie" Reinke. They had two daughters named Rhonda and Donna. The family moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Mildred's mother, Mildred Catherine Smith, was abandoned and rode the orphan train. She met Otto Reinke and had 5 children. Marion, Gloria, Herb, Mildred, Rosie all were hearing except Mildred. Mildred attended the New Jersey Scool for the Deaf in Trenton NJ then later married William Frederick Wheeler (Billy) at a young age.
A short time after George was freed from a jail, he did commit an offense so he was put in the jail again.
Wayne was later adopted by Michael Miller who raised Wayne from the age of 6. He died in a horrific single car accident a few years ago. It may mean around the year 2004?
His first name could not be recalled bt he was killed by an auto accident.
Not sure if James had one or two children from this marriage.