Wayne Alan Distler

1965 - 2025

Wayne Alan Distler

1965 - 2025

BORN

1965

DIED

2025

Wayne Alan Distler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tyler M. Woods Funeral Director from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2025.

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Mr. Wayne Alan Distler, 59, Bonnots Mill, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. He was born Thursday, July 29, 1965 in Jefferson City a son of Vincent L. and Patricia R. Distler.


Wayne was united in marriage to Deborah Louverne Hobbs on Friday, June 8, 2012 in Chamois, MO. She preceded him in death on Wednesday, May 27, 2015.


He was employed with Keating Construction & Tuckpointing for most of his career.


Wayne was an avid mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, camping, drinking beer, and spending time with his friends, family, and dog: Beavis, of whom he treasured.


He is survived by his father: Vincent Distler Sr. of Taos; siblings: Leigh Ann Eastman (Mike) of Jefferson City, Vincent Distler Jr. (Sheila) of Centertown, Mike Distler (Lori) of Meta, Kim Kremer (Scott) of Linn; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends: Melissa "Broom" Markum and Jacqueline Burks, both of Jefferson City.


In addition to his wife: Deborah; he was preceded in death by his mother: Patricia Distler; sister: Lisa Lynn Taylor and brother in-law: Stephen Taylor.


Visitation for Wayne will be Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Meriwether Room at Tyler M. Woods Funeral Director. Prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. following visitation.


Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements for Mr. Distler are under the direction of TYLER M. WOODS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 611 E. Capitol Ave. Jefferson City, Missouri 65101. (573) 636-2424.

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February 28, 2025

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DOUG Pleus

March 2, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I have not seen him since high school. Wayne always always had a smile on his face. Doug

Sharon Newland

February 28, 2025

Miss you always, Wayne I will love and care for your son Beavis

Wishing you Comfort

Ms. Sharon Newland and Family

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