Wyler Family History & Genealogy

Karen Marci Wyler of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on October 30, 1973, and died at age 37 years old on March 5, 2011.

Gretchen Patricia Wienecke February 16, 1932 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. Died May 27, 2007 (aged 75) Camarillo, California, U.S. Occupation Actress & Dancer Years active 1950–2002 Spouse Shepard Coleman ​(m. 1956; div. 1968) Gretchen Wyler (February 16, 1932 – May 27, 2007) was an American actress and founder of the Genesis Awards for animal protection. Wyler was born Gretchen Patricia Wienecke in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Peggy (née Highley) and Louis Gustave Wienecke, a petroleum engineer. She was raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and opened her own dancing school there before going to New York City to pursue a career as a professional actress and dancer. She appeared on Broadway in six original productions: Guys and Dolls as a dancer and as understudy for "Miss Adelaide" (1950–1953) Silk Stockings as "Janice Dayton" (1955–1956) Damn Yankees as "Lola" as replacement for Gwen Verdon (1955–1957) Rumple as "Kate Drew" (1957) Bye Bye Birdie as "Rose Grant" as replacement for Chita Rivera (1960–1961) Sly Fox as "Miss Fancy" (1976–1978) She also appeared at the 1964 World's Fair alternating with Chita Rivera in Wonder World. The Michael Kidd/Jule Styne extravaganza played at the outdoor amphitheater. Eventually she went west to Hollywood to pursue movie stardom, which eluded her, but she appeared on many television programs, ranging from The Phil Silvers Show (aka Sergeant Bilko) to Naked City to Somerset, Diagnosis: Unknown, Charlie's Angels, Dallas, St. Elsewhere, Remington Steele, Falcon Crest, Santa Barbara, Punky Brewster, MacGyver, Who's the Boss, Designing Women, Friends, and Judging Amy; her last television appearance was on Chicken Soup for the Soul. She appeared in Rick McKay's 2004 award-winning feature documentary, Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There, in which she recounted her "aggressive" nature and an almost Eve Harrington-esque ambition, when she recalled trying on the star (Yvonne Adair)'s outfits when she was merely second understudy in the pre-Broadway touring production of Silk Stockings. When Ms. Adair collapsed in the middle of a show one night, and the first understudy (Sherry O'Neil; died December 24, 1980) had surreptitiously gone to New York City to audition for another play (which Wyler knew), Wyler stepped in, and played the role when the show arrived on Broadway. Wyler had already filmed her appearance in McKay's sequel, Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2008) before she died. Wyler died on May 27, 2007, aged 75, from complications of breast cancer. She had been married, but had no children. Animal welfare activism In 1966, Wyler began to work for animal welfare causes after visiting a dilapidated dog shelter in Warwick, N.Y. In 1972, she became the first woman to serve on the board for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In 1986, she was Vice Chairperson of The Fund for Animals. In 1991, she founded The Ark Trust, presenter of the annual Genesis Awards for animal protection; this event is now a program of The Humane Society of the United States. In 2005, Wyler was inducted into the U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame for her dedicated career in animal advocacy.In 2007, the first Gretchen Wyler Award was given to Paul McCartney.

Elinor G Wyler of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on September 17, 1916. Elinor Wyler was married to Karl O. Wyler on October 4, 1969 in El paso County, TX, and died at age 83 years old on May 28, 2000.

Edward Rudolph Wyler of Portland, Multnomah County, OR was born on September 15, 1924, and died at age 76 years old on August 12, 2001. Edward Wyler was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section BB Site 1426 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.

Leroy R Wyler of Ashland, Ashland County, OH was born on May 23, 1918, and died at age 88 years old on June 22, 2006.

Elden Jr Wyler of Westlake, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on September 27, 1927, and died at age 75 years old on February 13, 2003.

Blanche E Wyler of Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois was born on December 24, 1898, and died at age 87 years old in July 1986.

Daniel R Wyler of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on May 9, 1913, and died at age 80 years old on September 30, 1993.

Leonard E Wyler of Kenmore, King County, WA was born on October 3, 1921, and died at age 83 years old on February 7, 2005.

James L Wyler of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on April 24, 1919, and died at age 66 years old in June 1985.

Robert Hester Wyler of Mount Vernon, Knox County, Ohio was born on September 25, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on August 20, 2008.

David Wyler was born on February 23, 1952 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States to William Wyler and Margaret Tallichet, and has siblings Catherine Wyler, Judith Wyler, William Wyler Jr., and Melanie Ann Wyler. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David Wyler.

William Wyler was born on July 1, 1902 in Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin County, Grand Est France. He married Margaret Brooke Sullavan on November 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States and they later divorced in 1936 in Los Angeles United States. He also married Margaret Tallichet on October 23, 1938 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County United States, and they were married until William's death on July 27, 1981 in Beverly Hills United States. They had children Catherine Wyler, Judith Wyler, William Wyler Jr., Melanie Ann Wyler, and David Wyler. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Wyler.

Melanie Ann Wyler was born on November 25, 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melanie Ann Wyler.

William Wyler Jr. was born on April 4, 1946 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States to William Wyler and Margaret Tallichet, and had siblings Catherine Wyler, Judith Wyler, Melanie Ann Wyler, and David Wyler. William Wyler died at age 3 years old on November 27, 1949 in Los Angeles, and was buried on December 1, 1949 at Forest Lawn 1712 S Glendale Ave, in Glendale. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Wyler Jr..

Judith Wyler was born on May 21, 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Judith Wyler.

Catherine Wyler was born on July 25, 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Wyler.

Jean Holik Wyler of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on July 27, 1929, and died at age 66 years old on December 1, 1995. Jean Wyler was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section O Site 861 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso.

Lawrence Wyler was born on February 8, 1916, and died at age 75 years old on May 21, 1991. Lawrence Wyler was buried at Wood National Cemetery Section I Site 41 5000 West National Ave. Bldg. 1301, in Milwaukee, Wi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lawrence Wyler.

Edward Walter Wyler of Highland, San Bernardino County, CA was born on January 12, 1922, and died at age 58 years old on May 12, 1980. Edward Wyler was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 2 Site 240 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.