April 21, 2011

Nelson Wheeler was selected as Volunteer of the Year at Mount Nittany Medical Center for contributing 4150 hours of service, primarily in the Snack Bar. He was honored on April 7 at the annual Volunteer Services Recognition Dinner.

"Nelson’s best trait as a volunteer is that he is willing to do whatever needs to be done. His work ethic is commendable and he is an honorable man. He quietly goes about his work in the Snack Bar and will easily jump from running a load of dishes to taking food orders at the counter," said Alice Clark, Mount Nittany Volunteer Coordinator. "Patients, visitors and staff just love him."

Now retired after 39 years with Raytheon as an electrical and mechanical draftsman and supervisor, Wheeler fits his volunteer duties at Mount Nittany in with many other volunteer activities. The Lions Club depends on his help with many fundraisers, including assisting the sight-loss group. In the past, Wheeler has been in charge of the local American Red Cross blood drive and regularly assists both the Tall Cedars Multiple Sclerosis Drive and his church.

Wheeler resides in Pine Grove Mills with his wife Shirley. They stay busy keeping up with the activities of their eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

For more information on volunteering at Mount Nittany Medical Center, please visit www.mountnittany.org.