Eugene Missler Obituary

Eugene R. Missler

Nov 18, 1940 - Jul 19, 2025

Norwalk

Eugene R. Missler, 84, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025, at The Willows at Willard. He was born November 18, 1940, in Bellevue, to the late Theresa (Reiderman) and Philip Missler.

Gene graduated from Bellevue High School. He and his loving wife, Theresa (Claus) Missler, moved to Norwalk in 1962. He was a talented automotive technician, where his skills and kindness served him well for many years at Don Tester Ford.

Gene enjoyed fishing, bowling, car shows where he showed off his 1946 Chevy Fleetmaster, camping trips and family vacations, and breakfast with his buddies at The Invention Restaurant in Milan. He was gentle and giving, and loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A man of deep faith, Gene was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. He would also visit Sorrowful Mother Shrine anytime he or anyone he knew needed extra prayers. He was also a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, was active with Norwalk Jaycees, and a Boy Scout Commissioner.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Theresa (Claus) Missler; children, Kevin (Vicki) Missler of New London, Karen (Steve) Heydinger of Norwalk, Ken (Gracie) Missler of Norwalk, Kristin (Rod) Walliser of Norwalk, and Keith (Joann) Missler of Albany, Oregon; grandchildren, Nicholas, Travis, Stephanie, Jessica, Aaron, Danielle, Nicole, Kurt, Michaela, Marissa, and Krystopher; 12 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Andrew Missler of Willard, Vi Jacobs of North Baltimore, and Gerry Missler of Bellevue.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his siblings, Clinton Missler, Marjorie Carroll, and Marvin Missler.

Gene's visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 91 E. Main St., Norwalk, with burial to follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Norwalk Catholic Schools, 93 E. Main St., Norwalk, OH 44857, or American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com