| Bob Wheeler | |
| State House: | Texas |
| District: | 69th |
| Term Start3: | January 11, 1955 |
| Term End3: | January 8, 1957 |
| Term Start4: | January 8, 1957 |
| Term End4: | January 13, 1959 |
| Term Start5: | January 13, 1959 |
| Term End5: | January 10, 1961 |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Alma Mater: | University of Texas |
| Branch: | United States Air Force |
| Birth Date: | 21 November 1929 |
| Death Place: | Tilden, Texas |
Robert "Bob" Y. Wheeler (November 21, 1929April 15, 2017) was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 69th District.
Wheeler was born November 21, 1929.[1] He attended grade school in Tilden, Texas, and attended Texas Military Institute for high school.[1] Following high school, Wheeler served in the US Armed Forces during World War II.[1]
Wheeler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas in 1950, and a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1954.[1] Upon graduation, Wheeler ran for election in the Texas House of Representatives, and served three consecutive terms - from 1955 to 1961 - as a Democrat representing the 69th District.[1] [2] Tilden chaired the Public Lands and Buildings committee, and was vice-chair of the Liquor Regulation committee.[2] During his tenure, Wheeler also assisted with his father's ranching business in Tilden.[3]
Wheeler enjoyed travel, and had visited each continent.[1] He died in Tilden on April 15, 2017, and was buried at Hilltop Cemetery in Tilden.[1]