Roger Wheeler | |
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| Born | Roger Milton Wheeler February 27, 1926 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | May 27, 1981 (aged 55) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Resting place | Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Education | Rice University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1943–1981 |
| Known for | Owner of World Jai Alai |
| Spouse | Patricia Jane Wilson (m. 1946) |
| Children | 6 |
Roger Milton Wheeler Sr. (February 27, 1926 – May 27, 1981) was an American businessman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, the former chairman of Telex Corporation, and former owner of World Jai Alai. He was murdered by members of organized crime who discovered that Wheeler had uncovered their embezzlement scheme at World Jai Alai.