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Wayne D. Gisler

Wayne Dixon Gisler: Springdale, AR

Age 82, died August 10, 2023 in Springdale AR.  He was born November 9, 1940, in Victoria, TX to the late Berthold Elmer and Henrietta Sharleen (Davidson) Gisler.  

Everyone who met him always remembered him as a very well-dressed, distinguished, handsome, friendly, and forward  man.  He lovedto drive and explore.  He was always looking for a connection.  Always a word of advice.  Stoic, but kind.  Wise. He was a good father, he loved Jesus, and was a wonderful friend to his wife for almost 63 ears.

After working on his father's ranch in Mission Valley, Texas, he joined the Navy in 1960 and served honrably.  He worked in oil exploration as a geophysical engineer, as a sound engineer for a large church in Rockwall, Texs and managed technology upgrades for Garland ISD.  He was always managing even into his retirement in 2008.  He is preceded indeath by one son, Samuel Kirkham and a sister,Betty Gisler Henley.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Price) Gisler of Springdale, AR: son, Scott Gisler and husband Troy Chartier of Washington, DC; daughter, Kelly and husband James Matthews of Elilzbeth, Colorada; brother Glenn and wife Jean Gisler of Missiion Valley, Texas: sister Eva and husband Jimmy Cooke of Victoria, TX; grandchildren, Elizabeth Matthews, Suzannah Matthews, one great grandchild, Jonas Bucks, and a host of extended family.

Obituary in Victoria Advocate: Wednesday, August 19, 2023 (with picture)

Services will be held November 11, 2023 (details will be posted)                                                            Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley                                                                 Mission Valley,Texas November 11, 2023.

Submitted by Joye Oliver Tripson

 





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