Bradley Scott Wheeler

November 27, 1961 - August 3, 2020

Bradley “Brad” Scott Wheeler, 58, of Traverse City passed away August 3, 2020. He was born in Traverse City, November 27, 1961 to John and Connie (Hammersley) Wheeler. He graduated from Lawrence Technological University and earned his Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. In 1993 he married Lisa Fouch and together they raised two wonderful children, Katie and Trevor. He ran his own architecture and construction firm for over 25 years building award winning and beautiful homes all over the Traverse City area. He was well known for attention to detail and perfection in building. He loved his children and was so proud of everything they have accomplished. He loved cycling all around the area, many times completing 100-miles rides around Leelanau County and Torch Lake. The University of Michigan was very important to him and as a family attended many football Saturdays. He was so proud of being a Michigan alum. Go Blue! He endured challenges in life overcoming two accidents and came back after a three-year recovery to work again and design beautiful projects and appreciated a less stressful lifestyle, riding more and reading and relaxing with his beloved dog, Cali. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, daughter, Katie, son, Trevor, his father, John, and his wife Lois, his mother, Connie, sister, Lynn Prouty and her children Ben, Jennifer (Mike), Macaire (Michael), brother, Jeff Wheeler, and sister, Shelly Rick (Tim), their children Morgan and Madison, in-laws, Theresa and Jud Fouch, Kerry Fouch, Sharon and Bob Myers and their children, Kendelle (Tom) Toporek and baby Everett, Payden Myers, and Steve and Robin Fouch and their children Macy and Tabitha. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.