THEODORE BERNARD "TED" DISTLER
May 14, 1937 ~ June 12, 2011
Theodore Bernard Ted Distler, 74, of St. Martins, Mo., died Sunday, June 12, 2011, at his residence.
He was born on May 14, 1937, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Alphonso Frank and Christine Mary Dulle Distler.
He was married on Oct. 3, 1959, in Taos, Mo., to Norma Jean Hoffmeyer who survives at the home.
A 1955 graduate of St. Peter High School, Ted was employed for thirty-two years as a truck driver for Orscheln Brothers and later for Jones Truck Lines where he retired in 1991.
He was a member of the Missouri National Guard for eight years.
Ted was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and its Parish Council; lifetime member of Teamsters Local 833; Teamsters Retirees Association; Cursillo Movement; Marriage Encounter; and the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimers Association for which he was an extremely active volunteer and advocate.
A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed coaching boys baseball and football.
Other survivors include three children, Mitch (Angela) Distler, Jefferson City; Dan (Pam) Distler, Carl Junction, Mo.; and Mary Ellen (Jason) Raines, Wentzville, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Cody Distler, Logan Distler, Nathan Distler, Jacob Distler, Gracie Distler, Ashley Raines, Owen Raines, and A.J. Raines; and one sister, Beth (Joe) Payne, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lynne Kaye Distler; two brothers, Louis Distler and Francis Distler; and one sister, Dorothy Burd.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon Thursday, June 16, 2011, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimers Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201; or Helias Foundation, P.O. Box 694, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0694.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on May 14, 1937, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Alphonso Frank and Christine Mary Dulle Distler.
He was married on Oct. 3, 1959, in Taos, Mo., to Norma Jean Hoffmeyer who survives at the home.
A 1955 graduate of St. Peter High School, Ted was employed for thirty-two years as a truck driver for Orscheln Brothers and later for Jones Truck Lines where he retired in 1991.
He was a member of the Missouri National Guard for eight years.
Ted was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and its Parish Council; lifetime member of Teamsters Local 833; Teamsters Retirees Association; Cursillo Movement; Marriage Encounter; and the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimers Association for which he was an extremely active volunteer and advocate.
A sports enthusiast, he enjoyed coaching boys baseball and football.
Other survivors include three children, Mitch (Angela) Distler, Jefferson City; Dan (Pam) Distler, Carl Junction, Mo.; and Mary Ellen (Jason) Raines, Wentzville, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Cody Distler, Logan Distler, Nathan Distler, Jacob Distler, Gracie Distler, Ashley Raines, Owen Raines, and A.J. Raines; and one sister, Beth (Joe) Payne, Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lynne Kaye Distler; two brothers, Louis Distler and Francis Distler; and one sister, Dorothy Burd.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon Thursday, June 16, 2011, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin A. Schmidt officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Visitation will be 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Alzheimers Association, 2400 Bluff Creek Drive, Columbia, MO 65201; or Helias Foundation, P.O. Box 694, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0694.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Mitch, Dan and Mary: I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad….I remember all the fun times at your House when our Dads worked together. In recent years I saw him often and caught up when our Mothers would be at St. Marys at the same time! What a wonderful Man, Husband and father. He will be missed I am sure…and from all the Temmen kids our prayers and thoughts are with you….Nancy, Pam, Mark, Keith , Ross and Bruce …
Mitch, Dan and Mary Ellen, I was sad to hear that your father has died. I will always remember him as a cheerful, friendly family man. I will also remember him as a dedicated volunteer at St. Joe’s Church, who sometimes wore a mighty fine leisure suit. Our prayers are with. Sincerely, Mark and Linda (Weidinger) McMahon
Mitch,Mitch,Sorry to hear about your dad. I always remember his involvement in activities at St. Joe when we were in school. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.Phil
Ted and I were classmates all thoes years at ST. PETERS my prayers for the family at this time of your loss. I have some pictures of Ted and self leading a procession about 2nd grade at St. Peters. Sincerly Jim D.W.
To Ted’s family,I was sad to hear he passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So Sorry to hear about Ted, Harvey worked with him at Orschelns for many yrs.
Dear Mitch, Dan, Mary Ellen, and your family,We’re thinking of you with sympathy.We are in southwest Missouri and received the sad news of your father’s death. So sorry we will not be with you during these difficult days.We wish you strength and comfort for the days that lie aheaad and all the warm encouragement that caring thoughts allow.Words are never adequate when times of sorrow come, and yet we wanted you to know we’re thinking of you.We always enjoyed your folks and will never forget the good times we had together. ‘Wish we could still play ball like we did in our younger days! The hay rides on the Distler farm bring back a lot of memories.You, your family, and your mom and dad are in our thoughts and prayers.May God bless you and keep you in His loving care.With sincerest sympathy,Barbara & Larry Poetker
What a nice picture of Ted. We will always remember him that way and the good times we had over the years with he and Norma. Our prayers are with your family.
Hey Mitch,Lots of fond memories from high school of Ted. Your families and the repose of Ted’s soul are in my prayers.
Mary Ellen and family…I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know this is a difficult time for you. I have many great memories of your Dad. He was always so much fun when we were kids. Keep those fun memories close to your heart and think of them when you are hurting. Love you all. Dawn Wilhelm