In Memoriam
Larry Wheaton
 
 

Larry Wheaton, Wheaton Angus Ranch, Nampa, ID passed away on January 4, 2010 after a three year battle with cancer. Larry was born on June 7, 1941 in Mackay, IN. Larry graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation he went to work for Caterpiller Equipment in Peoria, IL where he literally wrote the book on sales for the company.

In 1983, he moved his wife and three children to Boise, Idaho and started Richner & Wheaton Equipment Company. Larry loved golf, Boise State football and basketball, and his Angus cattle. Larry traveled extensively and his favorites included, ocean fishing in Canada, driving to Alaska and traveling to Australia. Larry is survived by his wife, Kari, sons Scott, Jeff, Andy, and daughters Debbie & Jennifer.

All of us at Angus, The Magazine join the entire Angus fraternity in extending our deepest sympathy to the Wheaton Family.