Statler Family Obituaries
Statler, Paul Denzel
PATTON, Mo. -- Paul Denzel Statler, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003.
He was born June 8, 1920, son of Tivis and Mabel Seabaugh Statler. His mother preceded him
in death when he was three years old. He then went to live with his great-uncle and aunt,
Eli and Rada Thiele of Sedgewickville, Mo.
Mr. Statler was a self-employed carpenter and contractor. He was an avid fisherman and
enjoyed sharing that pastime with loved ones.
He was a member of the Church of Christ. His faith and spirituality were of great
importance to him. His Bible provided him with daily inspiration that translated into life
characterized by humbleness and devotion to his Savior.
Mr. Statler served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from Jan. 20, 1942, until being
honorably discharged Jan. 6, 1947. He was stationed aboard the USS Battleship South Dakota
during that tenure. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon with 13 stars, Good Conduct
Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and Liberation Medal with two stars, as
well as various other honors.
Survivors include a son, David Statler of Higgersville, Mo.; a sister, Geri Statler
Reiminger; a brother, Charles W. "Jack" Statler; a stepbrother, Stan Richardson;
and a stepsister, Hazel Ford, all of Cape Girardeau. Many loving nieces and nephews also
survive.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Chalmer, Burl, Claude, Tivis Jr., and Robert,
and a sister, Pauline Statler Albano.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Liley Funeral Home in Patton.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Fred Ritter officiating. Burial will be
in Sedgewickville Cemetery at Sedgewickville.
Printed in the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 edition of the Southeast Missourian,
Cape Girardeau, MO.
Submitted by Mary Alice Statler Blaylock.
©2003 by David Statler of StatlerWeb
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