Wilma Bernice

Byler

Mrs. Wilma Bernice Byler (nee: Nolte) of Warrenton, MO, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1934, in Hudson, KS to the late William and Lizze (nee: Spangenberg) Nolte. Wilma had reached the age of 91.

Wilma was united in marriage to Richard Lee Byler on July 28, 1957, in Santa Rosa, CA. Together they shared 62 wonderful years before his passing in 2019. Wilma was a devoted and loving mother to her two sons, Ron and Robert. She worked in the food industry as a cook, but also enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. She was a gentle and loving soul. Wilma had an incredible impact on her church family at College United Methodist Church in Warrenton. She was involved in many areas of the church, and especially enjoyed being a youth leader. Wilma loved baseball and was an avid supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals. She was one of the most positive people you would ever meet. She reflected warmth and inspiration to everyone. Wilma was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many.

Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard; her parents, William and Lizzie Nolte; one grandchild, Kristen Byler; daughter-in-law, Robin Byler; one sister, Vinita Gatton; three brothers, Gerald Nolte, Ralph Nolte, Glenn Nolte; one sister-in-law, Lois Nolte; and one brother-in-law, Virgil Gatton.
She is survived by her children, Ron Byler and Robert Byler (Vicky); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Warnacke (Bill) and Ellen Engalage (Marvin); three sister-in-laws, Bernice Nolte, Shirley Nolte, and Gloria Nolte; other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Celebration of Life Service will also be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 12:00PM also at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to CUMC c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net.