Evelyn Trexler's Obituary
Cleta 'Evelyn' Trexler, 92 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on September 3, 2022 at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, MO. She was born October 14, 1929, in Perks, IL, daughter of the late Charley A., and Della C., nee Sheffer, Duckworth. She was married to Roy L. Trexler, who survives her. They were married June 12, 1946, in Perks, IL.
Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Columbia. She was a loving mother, an amazing cook, and an impeccable homemaker. Her family was her greatest joy.
Surviving are her sons, Garry R. (Kathie) Trexler of Franklin, TN, and Clyde D. (Becky) Trexler of Columbia, IL; grandchildren, Leslie C. (John) Hooper, Nathan R. (Stacy) Trexler, Adam 'AJ' (Ginny) Trexler, and Justin A. (Gisela) Trexler; 9 great-grandchildren, along with other dear relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Herman, Grace, and Juanita.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, and on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at The First Baptist Church, Columbia, Columbia, IL. Services will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday September 7, at the church, with Pastor Jonathan Peters, officiating. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1200 Valmeyer Road, Columbia, IL 62236 . For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.
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