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Wyatt Harold McClamroch, age 63, of Columbia, MO died Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home.
Wyatt, the son of Denver See McClamroch and Carolyn “Kay” (Daggs) Eggleston was born on November 14, 1961 in Bloomfield, Iowa. On January 17, 1980 he married Brenda Marie Hill. To this union three daughters were born, Violet Marie, Crystal Venora, and Amy Nicole. Then on January 8, 1993 he married Caroline Marie Morgan, who preceded him in death. To this union a son was born, Morgan DakotaWyatts a jack of all trades that worked various skilled labor and trade jobs. He also enjoyed several years working as a ranch hand in Montana. He loved traveling, canoeing, sitting around campfires and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved to entertain his family and friends with his amazing sense of humor and unlimited Wyatt wisdom.
Wyatt was a jack of all trades that worked various skilled labor and trade jobs. He also enjoyed several years working as a ranch hand in Montana. He loved traveling, canoeing, sitting around campfires and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved to entertain his family and friends with his amazing sense of humor and unlimited Wyatt wisdom.
Wyatt is survived by his children: Violet McClamroch (Rodney Munsterman) of Linneus; Crystal McClamroch of Maryville; Amy Bowe (Clint) of Maryville; Dakota McClamroch of Memphis. Along with eight grandchildren: DeMarco and DeMarius Wise; Harmony and Hendrix Joyner; Abigail, Addison and Alyssa Bowe; Alice McClamroch; one sister: Kelley Ketchum (Dan Short) of rural Memphis; one brother: Mark McClamroch (Patty) of Bucklin; one half-sister: Kristy Eggleston-Wood of Arbela and one half-brother: Mark Eggleston (Laurel) of Hannibal; nieces: Courtney Wild, Jenna Ketchum; Tasha Fadiga, Taylar Townsend; nephews: Jason Ketchum and Cody McClamroch; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, and survivor of the home and longtime partner, Tonya Divine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Bill Ketchum; nephew, Jesse Ketchum; great-nephew, Noah Wild; and long-time companion Dog.
Memorials are suggested to Scotland County Cancer Fund and may be left at or mailed to the Payne Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Madison, Memphis, MO 63555.
Funeral services for Wyatt McClamroch will be held Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis, with a time of sharing from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow in the Downing Cemetery at Downing, MO.
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