Photo courtesy of Martin Funeral Home - Warrenton
Mar 28, 1934 - Dec 4, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ron and Joyce Champion
December 09, 2025 | Warrenton, MO | Friend
Ron...I am so sorry to hear about your mom..She will always hold a special place in my heart. Her and your dad would come into Dennys and I always got warm hugs from them both..Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family..God Bless. Sorry I wont be at memorial..I will be out of town but will definitely be thinking of you.
Carolyn Edwards
December 08, 2025 | Warrenton, MO | Friend
Kim and Bruce want to send our deepest condolences. I really enjoyed singing in the choir with Richard and Wilma. Both of them will be missed, but they are making music together.
Bruce Brutsman
December 07, 2025 | Warrenton, MO | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Mom (Muggas, doubt I spelled that right), but who knows it's what we called her, never saw it written anywhere. A dear sweet person. Sorry won't be able to make it to see everyone and remember some good times. We Love you all and will be thinking of you . May God bless and comfort you. Love, The Ed Burch family
Ed Burch
December 06, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK | Friend
Mrs. Wilma Bernice Byler (nee: Nolte) of Warrenton, MO, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1934, in Hudson, KS to the late William and Lizze (nee: Spangenberg) Nolte. Wilma had reached the age of 91.
Wilma was united in marriage to Richard Lee Byler on July 28, 1957, in Santa Rosa, CA. Together they shared 62 wonderful years before his passing in 2019. Wilma was a devoted and loving mother to her two sons, Ron and Robert. She worked in the food industry as a cook, but also enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. She was a gentle and loving soul. Wilma had an incredible impact on her church family at College United Methodist Church in Warrenton. She was involved in many areas of the church, and especially enjoyed being a youth leader. Wilma loved baseball and was an avid supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals. She was one of the most positive people you would ever meet. She reflected warmth and inspiration to everyone. Wilma was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard; her parents, William and Lizzie Nolte; one grandchild, Kristen Byler; daughter-in-law, Robin Byler; one sister, Vinita Gatton; three brothers, Gerald Nolte, Ralph Nolte, Glenn Nolte; one sister-in-law, Lois Nolte; and one brother-in-law, Virgil Gatton.She is survived by her children, Ron Byler and Robert Byler (Vicky); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Warnacke (Bill) and Ellen Engalage (Marvin); three sister-in-laws, Bernice Nolte, Shirley Nolte, and Gloria Nolte; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Celebration of Life Service will also be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 12:00PM also at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to CUMC c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net.
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