Gastau Frank Distler

GASTAU FRANK DISTLER, 88

Mechanic

Gastau Frank Distler, 88, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Good Shepherd Hospice.

Born April 23, 1919 in Jamaica, NY; he has been a resident of the Polk County area for 25 years. He was a retired automotive mechanic, a member of the Church of Christ in Frostproof, and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife Lucy O. Distler of Winter Haven; sons, Ed Distler of Alpharetta, GA and George Distler of Long Island, NY; brothers, Robert Distler of Long Island, NY and Ernie Distler of Florida; sister, Margaret Malta of Long Island, NY; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at the Church of Christ in Frostproof.