Rollin 'Bud' Charles Carlyle Wheeler

NORTHFIELD — Rollin “Bud” C. C. Wheeler, 81, of 38 Bay Street in Northfield died Wednesday, March 03, 2004 at the Franklin Regional Hospital following a period of failing health. He was born in East Richford, Vermont, April 29, 1922, the son of Karl and Amelia (Stanhope) Wursthorn. Bud had resided in Northfield for over 52 years.

For many years he worked at the family owned Pinsonneault Service Station, Sulloway Hosiery Mill, Pinsonneault Nursing Home, Boyd’s Laundry and Kidder Lumber Co., all of Franklin. He later worked for many years as superintendent at the Tilton Tannery and Davidson Rubber Company in Farmington as a line supervisor. He retired in 1987 after working over 16 years as head custodian at the Winnisquam Regional High School in Tilton. Over the years he worked as part time Northfield Police Chief, served on the Board of Selectman, Planning Board and supervisor of the check list in Northfield. He was a life member of the Franklin Lodge of Elks. During WW II he served with the U. S. Navy.

In his life Bud enjoyed farming and his gardening. A musician, he played most instruments and enjoyed country music. He was predeceased by his wife Ruth Anna (Pickess) Wheeler.

His family includes his son and daughter in law, James B. and Deborah H. (Hallstrom) Wheeler of Northfield; and cousins.

Private services will be held for his family at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home in Tilton with spring burial in Franklin Cemetery in Franklin.

Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Franklin, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin, NH 03235.