Robert E. and Rosalee S. Wheeler established this fund in 1990 to provide a salary supplement and support travel, including speaking engagements and research expenses and awards based on outstanding teaching, research and service. Former residents of Ocala, Robert passed away in 1992 and Roselee, a former member of Alexandria United Methodist Church and the Alexandria Chapter No. 337 Order of the Eastern Star, passed away on March 25, 2003. Both were born and raised in Kentucky.