Mr. Murrill Lee Wohler of Marthasville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 30. He was born on May 1, 1940 in Troy, to the late Landon and Bernice (nee: Godt) Wohler. Murrill had reached the age of 86 years.
Murrill was united in marriage to Beverly Kay Mades on February 6, 1965 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Holstein, Mo. This union was blessed with three children, 61 wonderful years together and many cherished memories. Murrill proudly served our country in the Army National Guard. He was the long-time manager of the Marthasville MFA Oil company Bulk Plant and then field training agent for the company before his retirement in 2006. On many weekends for over 30 years, he could be found auctioneering for Lee and Wohler Auction service, and then Wohler and Creek Auction Service. He volunteered for many years with the Marthasville Volunteer Fire Department where his services included roles as Treasurer, Engine Lieutenant and Assistant Fire Chief. After his retirement, you would most often find him piddling in his shop - which he referred to as his "Happy Place" where he would have country, bluegrass or gospel music playing through the speakers, and his sidekick Boots the cat by his side; however nearly every morning and afternoon you would find him at the coffee shop with his buddies. Murrill and his wife were longtime members of St. Paul's UCC in Marthasville. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Murrill was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many and will be missed by all.
Murrill was preceded in death by his parents, Landon and Bernice; one grandson, Christopher William Cordle. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Beverly; his three children, Shane Wohler and Glenda Eichmeyer of Marthasville; Sheri Cordle and husband Kevin of Rome, Georgia; Shawn Wohler and wife Robyn of Wentzville; four grandchildren, Kailey Robillard (Chris) Aubrie Cordle, Henry Wohler, Lucy Wohler; five great grandchildren, Bo, Abigail, Elijah, Ezra and Evi; cousins, Guy Schreck and Glover Linnert (Judy); other relatives and many friends.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, June 7, at St. Paul's UCC in Marthasville from 2 P.M. - 6 P.M. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's UCC on Monday, June 8, beginning at 10 A.M. Memorial donations are requested to be given to St. Paul's UCC cemetery or to Warriors' Ascent.
