Mary Jo Distler
April 15, 1957 ~ January 16, 2024
Mary Jo Distler, 66, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born April 15, 1957, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Leroy Louis and Dorothy Marie (Neutzler) Wegman.
Mary was a 1975 graduate of Jefferson City High School.
Mary was united in marriage on February 25, 1977, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph to Donald Distler who survives at the home.
Mary worked at the Little Explorer Discovery Center.
She enjoyed watching children at the daycare, going on family vacations to the beach, watching soap operas like Young and the Restless and she loved to read.
Survivors include her husband, Don; children, Jason Distler, Adam (Patti) Distler, and Amanda (John) Huhn; three grandchildren, Madison Distler, Elizabeth Dunn and Jeremy Dunn; three step grandchildren, Hannah Huhn, Dylan Huhn and Mason Huhn; and siblings, Sr. Kathleen Wegman, SSND, Carol (Gary) Meyer, Janet (Wayne) Chinn, and Mark (Tracy) Wegman.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Trimble Funeral Homes in Jefferson City, followed by a Prayer Service at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Msgr. Robert A. Kurwicki, VG officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Little Explorer Discovery Center.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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So sorry about your sister passing. Please accept my deep sympathy
So sorry about your sister passing. Please accept my deep sympathy
So sorry for your loss. MJ will be greatly missed by her daycare family. I miss talking about our soap opera with her. Sending prayers.💜
Don,
So sorry to hear about Mary. God wanted her home. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Martha Kleindienst
We know that Jody is at peace with the Lord and receiving her reward even though we know this, we are still in pain at the loss please know of my sympathy and prayers for all of the family. Sister Suzanne
Doc
So sorry to hear of Jody’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Peace
The Woody Family has purchased Blossoming Heart for Mary Distler
Ann Kampeter has purchased Loving Embrace for Mary Distler
Thomas and Margaret Dunn has purchased Fiddle Leaf Fig for Mary Distler
DJC Catholic Schools Office has purchased Peace Lily for Mary Distler
Doc, So very sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for peace for you and your family at this difficult time.
Doc. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We are all fortunate to have known such a great lady.
I went to JC with Jody she set behind me in our English class. She sure was a very nice person and she will be so sadly missed. My prayers go up for you Don & your family. Rip Jody.
I was so sorry to hear the passing of Mary Jo. I’ve known her since we were five years old. She was very sweet and a lot of fun. The only time she was mean was when we were playing tether ball. I still carry the bruises. So sad when a childhood friend passes.
Janet & Wayne Chinn, So sorry to hear of the death of your loved one. It’s so hard to lose a sibling.
To all the Family Distler and Wegmans. Very sorry to hear about your loss, of Mary Jo. She had been sharing a few old Wegman Family photos and we would chat on Messenger. It was so nice to connect back with her, she babysat for Samantha & Timothy years ago, when I really needed help. Love and Prayers 🙏🏻💗
Just found out about Mary Jo’s passing. I send my condolences to her family. She was a very special person and I will always cherish the memory of enjoying her birthday party in 8th grade. Mary Jo treated everyone with respect. I was blessed to attend St Joseph Grade School with her and graduate from JCHS with her. May she enjoy perpetual happiness with her Saviour.