Emil M. Wheat

Emil M. Wheat, 82, of Weirton died Friday October 12, 2007 at the Weirton Geriatric Center. Emil was born on November 12, 1924 in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Benny and Helen ( Soliday) Wheat. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William, and his sister Helen Pavlik. Emil retired from the Weirton Steel Tin Mill after 39 ½ years. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, the Altar Society, and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. He is survived by his wife, Agnes (Melich) Wheat; his five daughters, Margaret and Santiago Delgado of Palm Springs, CA, Christine and Paul Just of San Lorenzo, CA, Elizabeth Ries of Aylett, VA, Virginia Gianni and Barbara and James Watts all of Weirton; a sister, Marcia Markowitz of Ormond Beach, Fl; eight grandchildren, Sasha Carter, Michael and Linda Carey, Ashley, Christopher and Alyssa Gianni, Joshua Callahan and Ryan Watts; three great grandchildren. There will be a private visitation for his family. Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral liturgy with mass that will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday at Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton. Entombment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery Mausoleum, with military services conducted by the American Legion and the Weirton Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church 140 Walnut Street Weirton, WV 26062 or to the American Cancer Society PO Box 2166 Weirton, WV 26062. Share tributes and memories with his family at www.grecohertnick.com