Kenneth R. Wheeler, age 35, of Springfield, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.

He leaves his parents, Stanley A. and Linda J. (DeWitt) Pierce of Chicopee; five sisters, Debbie A. Wheeler, Melissa A. Newman, Shari Yvon-Lewis, Michelle Yvon and Katie Watson; maternal grandmother, Velma Yvon; his fiancée, Beth Berrelli; two nieces and four nephews.

Ken was born in Springfield and lived there for the past three years.  He was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School and studied at New England Tractor Trailer School.  He was employed by the Dollar Tree.  He was a fan of professional wrestling. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 9:00 am in Forestdale Cemetery, 300 Cabot Street, Holyoke. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guestbook is available at www.shaw-majercik.com .