Roger Wheeler

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Came to faith when a neighbor kid asked me to go with him to confirmation.Sharon and I have been members of St. Michael’s for over 40 years. Graduated from Univ. of Minnesota with a BS degree in Business. Sharon and I married.  We now have three children, grand children and great grandchildrenBecame an officer in The Strategic Air Command (SAC) in Field Maintenance and related classified duties.Returned to the Univ. to get a Masters in Human RelationsThen 22 years with Control Data Corp.and became head of HR and Public Relations for 62,000 employees in 47 countries.Traveled throughout those 47 countries extensively.Was implementor of Inner City and Rural Manufacturing plants, of mobile Medical clinics for Rosebud Indian ReservationWas held hostage for a short time in South Korea.Left to become CEO of one of the first HMOs in the USJoined together with another HMO to become one of three founders of United HealthCare.Corp. Retired at age 56. Was lead director for Thrivent Corporation and predecessor for 13 yearsCreated three companies in the aviation business. Sold those to become Congregation Manager for St. Michael’s. Am 77 and still serving God.