Darryl Ruesler

Darryl Scott Ruesler, 60, of Friedheim passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Woodland Hills Nursing Facility in Marble Hill, Missouri.

He was born July 25, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, son of Marvin Charles and Viola Pohlman Ruesler.

Darryl was a 1980 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. On Aug. 26, 1980, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged July 29, 1984, at the rank of staff sergeant.

From 1984 to 2008, he worked at Kasten Masonry. Darryl then worked at Ron's Butcher Shop in Old Appleton.

He was an avid hunter, and loved spending time with his buddies. Darryl could also be found cheering on his nieces and nephews at their sporting events. He also enjoyed being around farms, helping family and neighbors with cattle and hay.

He was baptized, confirmed and continued his membership at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.

Loving survivors include his mother, Viola Ruesler; two children, Walter (Jessica) Ruesler of Friedheim and Lacey (Jason) Steffens of Frohna, Missouri; and five grandchildren, Harlan, Colt, Corbin, Nolan and Nash.

Also surviving are two siblings, David (Becky) Ruesler of Old Appleton and Karen (Gene) Sachse of Oak Ridge, and a sister-in-law, Sally Ruesler of Friedheim.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin, and a brother, Alan Ruesler.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Trinity Lutheran in Friedheim, with the Rev. Paul Hoemann officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will be in the church cemetery.

The family suggests contributions be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or a church or charity of choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.