Richard Wayne

Derstine

Richard Wayne Derstine, of Warrenton, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1956 in Doylestown, PA to Williard and Lillie Derstine (nee: Rush). Rich had reached the age of 66 years.

Rich was united in marriage to Yolanda Derstine (nee: Walters) in 1983 and shared 39+ years together. To this union, three sons were born, Stephen, Nathan, and David.
Rich spent 29 years at the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Interational Headquarters as a printing pressman. He was very instrumental in establishing Teen Missions India in 1983 and was on staff with Teen Missions International for 9 years. He spent many years serving in Children's Ministry and as an AWANA leader. Rich also loved to garden. He loved his sons dearly and was delighted with his grandchildren. Spending time with his family is what meant the most to him. Rich was a devoted Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.

Those that are grateful for having shared in Rich's life are his beloved wife, Yolanda; his parents, Willard and Lillie of PA; his three sons, Stephen (Stephanie) Derstine, Nathan (Stephanie) Derstine, and David (Olivia) Derstine; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Lilly, Ryker, Jaxson, and Richard; his sisters, Donna Bryant of AZ, Carol Hodge of FL, and Sandra Dayton of PA; his father and mother in-law, Asa and Barbara Walters of Warrenton; brother in-law, Brandon Walters (Doris) of TN, Eric Walters of Warrenton, and sister in law, Celia (Don) Brannon of TX. He was a dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

A visitation for Rich will be held from 9:30-11am on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with an 11:00am Celebration of Life Service to immediately follow at Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383. Memorial donations are appreciated to CEF - International Headquarters in honor of Rich c/o Martin Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.