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PATRICIA RUTH DISTLER

April 7, 1942 — August 5, 2009

Patricia Ruth Distler, 67, of Taos, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born on April 7, 1942, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Wilford Harris and Beulah Mary Schepkers Zumwalt. She was united in marriage on September 17, 1960, in Jefferson City, to Vincent Lawrence Distler, Sr., who survives at the home. Patricia was a cook for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and later with the Jefferson City Public Schools where she retired from after 25 years of service. Throughout the schools years, Patricia loved to provide meals for all children that came through the meal line. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. Other survivors include: six children and their spouses, Kimberly and Scott Kremer, Linn; Mike and Lori Distler, Meta; Wayne Distler and special friend Debbie Branson, Eldon; Vincent and Linda Distler Jr.; Leigh Ann and Mike Eastman; and Lisa Taylor, all of Jefferson City; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Darrell Schubert, Lohman; Phyllis and George Faherty, Jefferson City; Joanie and Larry Forck, Jefferson City; Debbie and Randy Potts, Lohman; and three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Gary and Alberta Zumwalt, Lohman; Ted Zumwalt, Jefferson City; Bill and Faye Zumwalt, Jefferson City; and Terry Zumwalt, Russellville. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dennie Zumwalt; and a son-in-law, Steven Taylor. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2009, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark A. Porterfield, officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the church with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, 7307 Route M, Jefferson City, Mo 65101. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at www.dulletrimble.com.
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