Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our American Government class at Richmond High was assigned to write a term paper on any aspect of government. I choose the San Pable Police Department and signed up for a ride-along. I was assigned to ride a shift with Bob Wheeler.

During my ride, I must have asked a couple of hundred questions related to law enforcement theory and techniques. Bob patiently answered every one of them. He also told me about his participation with the Sea Scouts and having previously run the San Pablo Police Explorer Program. With his encouragement, I signed up to join the Explorers to learn more about law enforcement.

It was on the day of my first uniformed ride-along as an Explorer, that Bob was killed. I had been looking forward to talking to him and learning so much more. RIP Bob.

I never did become a Police Officer but have great respect for those who have earned the job.

Dexter Dong
ACSO Search & Rescue Unit / ACFD Photographer

August 27, 2024

I was just out of high school and taking criminal justice courses at the local community college in San Pablo when this happened. Had met Bob once thought a friend that was on the force with Bob. Great loss at the time for the community. RIP Officer Wheeler, that you for your service.

John Tate
Pinole PD

May 15, 2023

I was 7 yrs old and officer wheeler was at tinys tavern when he got that call(that was my best friend jason plamers grandmother's bar,I lived next store) I remember him saying he'd be back then heard what happened. Can't believe that was 45yrs ago & his killer got paroled.

J. Somers

September 16, 2022

Well, it is now 44 years. Not a day goes by I don't think about you. Thank you for all you did for me, and many other like me....

Mark Holder

Friend, student

August 3, 2021

Today is our last hearing, after 44 years and 22 hearings. The CA Parole Board of Commissioners paroled Bob's cop killer, he will be free.

June
Wife

May 19, 2021

Today is our last hearing, after 44 years and 22 hearings. The CA Parole Board of Commissioners paroled Bob's cop killer, he will be free.

June
Wife

May 19, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 4, 2020

April 9th our 20th Parole hearing, Thank you City of San Pablo & PD, for allowing your Chief Raman & Lt. Gancaza to represent us at this hearing. Thanks, to my family who has always been with me all of these years; Ray, James, Shelly and Patricia for their support. Bob's cop killer ½ demined parole date? Next parole hearing?

June, Wife of Victim

April 16, 2019

April 9th was our 20th Parole hearing, Thank you Ciy of San Pablo & PD, for allowing your Chief Raman & Lt . Gancaza to represent us at this hearing. Thnaks to my family who has allways been with me all these years; Ray, James, Shelly and Patricia for their support. Also our thanks to Christine Ward from I-Can victims rights for all your help. There was a split in the parole date denial. We have a 1/2win?

June
wife

April 16, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Wheeler.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 16, 2019

San Pablo Police Department, Inaugural Awards Ceremony, 11/15/18
At Knox Performing Art Center in Contra Costa Community College

Gold Medal of Valor for Officer Robert "Bob" Wheeler posthumously awarded

June Wheeler
Wife

November 18, 2018

The Sentencing Court vacates the panel's J July 20, 2018 decision to deny parole based on a factual error at the hearing. Morris will be scheduled for a new hearing on the next available calendar, 10/16/18.

June Wheeler
Wife

November 17, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 41st anniversary of your EOW. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country. May the scum who took your life suffer and rot.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 4, 2018

Our 19th Parole hearing, Thank you Ciy of San Pablo & PD, for allowing your Chief Raman & Lt .Gancaza to represent us at this hearing. Also my thnaks to my family who has allways been with me all these years; Ray, James, Shelly and Patricia for their support. Bob's cop killer was denied a parole date again on Friday. July 20th.

June Wheeler
Widow of Bob Wheeler

July 22, 2018

40 years Bob....You were the greatest. Not a day I dont think about you....
Mark Holder

xplorior and friend
Friend

August 8, 2017

One of the finest San Pablo Police officers I served with. Officer Wheeler's murder was a great loss to his family, San Pablo Police, and the community. God bless.

Commander Heinrich
San Pablo Police

February 15, 2017

At our San Quentin Hearing yesterday we got 3 more years before we go over for a Parole hearing again, we are praying we can keep this Cop Killer off of our streets forever.

June Wheeler
Wife of Victim

February 8, 2017

We are attending a parole hearing 2/7 at San Quentin, hopefully we'll keep Bob's killer off of the streets foe another 5 years. The Parole Board grant us 5 years at the last hearing.

June Wheeler
Wife of Victim

February 4, 2017

I began with SPPD in 1968 and was working as a detective the day Officer Wheeler was killed. I knew Bob as a hard working officer who was quick to assist, cover and counsel his fellow officers. Bob also had a very strong sense of compassion toward the community he served and protected. I am proud to have known and worked with Bob and think often of August 4, 1977.

Malcolm Vaughan
San Francisco DA's Office (Retired)

December 24, 2016

Bob and I worked many shifts together and answered several calls together. He was a good police officer and on many instances watched my back. I left the department in 1973 and I only wish that I could have been there to cover his back.
Bob your often in my thoughts and I am proud that I have known you and your dedication to the Badge.

James Pucci, former SPPD Police Officer
Friend

September 21, 2015

Rest in peace Officer Wheeler.

Jerry Ladd

March 23, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Wheeler. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 22, 2012

Chief Joseph Aita of San Pablo compose a memorial for Bob at the Police Department, on a wall coming out of the squad room, as a reminder for all brother Officer’s to watch their backs. It’s wonderful memorial for Bob, we were so bless to be invited to view the wall with the collage on it. The officers on duty at that time join our family and we were able to meet all. This is the month for Sacramento and Washington DC to remember fallen OFFICER this event was so fitting.

Our heartfelt thanks to Chief Joseph Aita,

June Wheeler
Wife

May 22, 2010

We had parole hearing in December, the 5 of us were present. The board did not grant the cop killer a parole date and thanks to Marcy's Law we do not have to go back for 3 years. We are praying he'll be in prison for life.

June Wheeler
Wife

March 17, 2010

It has been 31 years and not a day goes by that I don't think about you and the impact you had on my life.
Mark Alan Holder

Mark Holder
Friend

December 31, 2008