Ryan Scott Wheeler

Ryan Scott Wheeler, age 46, passed away on March 5, 2025 at his home in West Chester, Ohio. Beloved father and husband, he is survived by his wife, Kristen Fitzgerald, and seven children: Grace, Gabriel, Ava, Jude, Charlotte, Liam, and Waylon.

Ryan is also survived by his parents, Patty (Maye) Wheeler and Bob Wheeler, siblings Kevin Wheeler (Samantha Allen) and Christy Wheeler Williams, three nephews, one niece, and a host of other family and friends. 

Ryan was a devoted, involved, loving father and husband. He cherished time with his family and was an enthusiastic participant in the children’s activities. Ryan was a world traveler, talented musician, award-winning swimmer and avid triathlete. Known for his sense of humor, he brought joy everywhere he went.

Ryan attended West Chester primary schools and Moeller High School, class of 1997. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Cincinnati, a Minor in International Business from Universidad del Desarrollo, Master of Financial Economics from the Ohio University and a Juris Doctorate from Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law, where he finished 2nd in his graduating class. 

Ryan was recently promoted to Partner at his law firm, Thompson Hine, LLP, where he had been employed for seven years.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Tri County Vineyard Church 11340 Century Cir E, Springdale, OH 45246, from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to benefit his family after this sudden loss. https://gofund.me/1ea914de.

To express your condolences or share a memory of Ryan, please do so at http://www.websterfuneralhomes.com/