John Robert Distler, 72, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away at home on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Visitation will be from 10:30 A/M to 11:45 A/M, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, in Scales Mound, where Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 (Noon) with Rev. Libby Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in the Scales Mound Township Cemetery.

John was born on January 15, 1950, in Hazel Green, WI, the son of John S. and Delores M. (Wullweber) Distler.

Johnny enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially enjoyed teasing his great-nephews and great-nieces. He loved farming with his brother, Ron.

Surviving are his brother, Ronald (Liz Randall) Distler, of Scales Mound, IL; two nephews, Nicholas (Kelsie Koester) Distler and Nathan (Danielle) Distler, all of Scales Mound, IL; a niece, Melissa (Chris) Wachter, of Elizabeth, IL; a step-niece, Bethany Randall, of Platteville, WI; and a step-nephew, Jacob (Tamara) Randall, of Vancouver, WA; his great-nephews, Derrick, Levi and Austin Distler, Ian Wachter and Weston Koester; his great-nieces, Ella and Rori Distler, Anna Wachter, Lilli Valentino, Kinzley Koester and Lyla Randall.

John was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Donna Mae (Distler) West and her husband, Everett "Sonny" West.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com