Estate of Charles B. Wheeler, MD, JD - Downsizing

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Charles B. Wheeler Jr., MD, JD, former two-term Mayor of Kansas City, MO (1971-79), & former Missouri State Senator,  has relocated with his wife to a single level home.  Estate items will be presented in a storefront location in his beloved Westport district. The sale will feature nice antique furniture (Dr. Wheeler's Grandmother was an avid collector), collectible small items including much political memorabilia, the rest of his famous Hat Collection, a large set of Francis 1st sterling flatware, a vareity of listed artist paintings, and many other items. 

Official release follows.

CHARLES B. WHEELER, JR. DOWNSIZING ESTATE SALE

 KANSAS CITY, MO (Nov. 13, 2013)  The Charles B. Wheeler, Jr. MD, JD downsizing estate sale will be November 15th & 16th, 2013 in the Old Westport Shopping Center, 1004 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO. Sale hours will be Friday from 10am to 6pm, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. The sale is being conducted by Kathe Kaul Estate Sales & Appraisal Services.

Wheeler and his wife of sixty-five years, Marjorie, recently moved to a single story home. An accumulation of memorabilia and furnishings from their Sunset Hills District home of over fifty years will be presented for sale in a storefront location in his beloved Westport District. The sale will be a “tagged” sale with prices marked on all items.

Wheeler, a Doctor of Pathology who also earned a law degree, has had a long public career in Jackson County and Kansas City, Missouri. He served as Coroner of Jackson County from 1965 until 1967, then Judge of the Western District of the Jackson County Court until 1971. In 1971 Wheeler was elected as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri and reelected to a second term concluding in 1979.

The Wheeler era was a boom period for Kansas City development with the 1972 opening of the Kansas City International Airport, the construction of Kemper Arena, Bartle Hall and the Truman Sports Complex event facilities as well as Worlds of Fun and Crown Center. The Cristo Wrapped Walk Ways project in Loose Park was toward the end of Wheeler’s term as Mayor.

In 2002 Wheeler, was elected as the 10th District Representative for the Missouri State Senate. Additionally, Wheeler has been active in many Kansas City educational and civic organizations.

Kaul facilitated the Wheeler’s move plan in addition to the estate sale set-up. Two Men And A Truck provided moving services both to the new Wheeler home and the estate sale location.

The sale will feature many commemorative items and memorabilia acquired during Wheeler’s political career including nearly one hundred authenticated hats from his hat collection. Art, furniture, books, silver and household items are included as well.

“Sorting through the assortment has been like a walk through recent history. Wheeler was a friend and fan of Harry Truman, thus we have signed Truman items, not to mention other collectibles for sale. I look forward to strong attendance and achieving a full sellout by the sale conclusion.” said Kaul. “I know many people love Dr. Wheeler and appreciate what he has done for our community over the years, and they will enjoy having keepsakes of his legacy in their homes.”

More sale details and pictures will be posted online at www.EstateSaleKC.com.