Ida Gastler, formerly of Wellsville, passed from this life on April 30, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. She was 86 years old.
A private service for children, grandchildren, and their spouses/significant others was held on Friday May 3, 2024, in Wellsville. Myers Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Ida Ursula "Sue" Hays Gastler was born May 20, 1937, in New Hartford, to Ollie C. Hays and Alma (Baughman) Hays. She graduated from Silex High School in 1955, and married Melvin Leon Gastler of Wellsville on November 5, 1955.
Ida, aka "Sue", helped on the family farm in rural Wellsville while raising her large family. She was known as an excellent cook and baker, canning many vegetables and fruits over the years, and being famous in the family for her homemade dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. Ida was also skilled at sewing/mending and crocheting, creating beautiful things ranging from "Barbie" clothes to afghans.
After her children were grown, she worked in food service and housekeeping at a local nursing home for 15 years.
Ida enjoyed several trips in her lifetime, including to Germany and London; as a "groupie" to her son-in-law's marathons in the U.S.; to see her grandson graduate from army training in Fort Benning, Ga.; and to meet one of her favorite country singers, Mickey Gilley. Her favorite activities in retirement were watching TV and dining out with her family.
She resided at The King's Daughters Home in Mexico, for going on two years before relocating to Mexico.
Ida loved being a mother and "Grammy", and was also a fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was affectionately known for her "stylish" appearance, preferring dresses, jewelry, and coordinating purses and shoes when outside the home. Ida was a unique and treasured person who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by daughter Beverly (Bill) Casey of Ashland; son Gary (Jackie) Gastler of Moscow Mills; son John (Joy) Gastler of Middle Grove; daughter-in-law Shirley Gastler of High Ridge; daughter-in-law Darla Gastler of Mexico; son Kent (Pam) Gastler of Montgomery City; daughter Melanie Gastler of Columbia and significant other Armando Ponce of Millersburg; and daughter Tiffany (Johnny) Peery of Mexico. Grandchildren Christopher (Heather) Casey of Ashland; Robert (Julie) Gastler of Columbia; Robynn (Scott) Tinker of Centralia; Jason Gastler of Bowling Green; Tyrell (Kacey) Mauck of Gilbert, Ariz.; Devin (Colleen) Mauck of Wentzville; Hollie (Tremont) Edwards of Mexico; Jake Gastler of Moberly; Luke (Kayla) Gastler of Montgomery City; Heather (Julie) Larimer of Buffalo; Toby Gastler of Chicago, Ill.; Hope (Justin) Stagl of Montgomery City; Ashley Peery and significant other Tyler Sonne of Blue Springs; and John Logan Peery and fiance Shania Early of Columbia. Great-grandchildren Melena Casey; Kaleb Casey; Dominick Lansche; Andrew Gastler; Rachael Gastler; Gavyn Tinker; Grayden Tinker; Jora Mauck; Sloane Mauck; Bryce (Ashley) Gastler; Carlie Edwards; Shania Trower; Ellie Grace; and Donovan Stagl; and great-great-granddaughter Naomi Gastler. Brother Bill Hays of Bowling Green; brother-in-law Clarence Gastler of Wellsville; sister-in-law Jane Davis of St. Clair; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, on July 14, 1977, and by her parents; a brother, Tom Hays, and wife Linda; a half-sister, Loretta Schneider; a half-brother, Arlin "Bub" Hays; two sons, Gale Gastler and Carl Gastler. Sisters-in-law Leona Drier and husband Paul; Eunice Eck and husband Bob; Ada Wylie and husband Charlie; Marjorie Gastler; Norma Weisenborn and husband Frederick; and brother-in-law Charles Gastler.
The family suggests memorial gifts to the King’s Daughters Home in Mexico. They may be sent in care of Myers Funeral Home, 203 E. Bates Street, Wellsville, MO 63384.
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