Dale Bateman, of Bellevue, won $11,750 in cash and prizes Monday night on “Wheel of Fortune.”

Bateman, a member of the Thirteenth District staff of the U.S. Coast Guard, plans to buy a bike for his wife and take a vacation with his winnings.

Bateman is a big fan of “Wheel” and enjoys watching the show with his wife and two sons.

In his free time he enjoys cooking and baking. He also is a volunteer tutor for at-risk kids.