Paul Theodore Drebenstedt Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Theodore Drebenstedt of Palmyra, Missouri, who passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Theodore Drebenstedt and Edith A. Swem Drebenstedt; and his sisters, Mary Pangilian, Ann Summers and Martha Drebenstedt.

He is survived by: his children, Julia Sapp (Bert), David Drebenstedt (Tammy), Darryl Drebenstedt (Diana), Daniel Drebenstedt (Sheila) and Douglas Drebenstedt (Ashley); his grandchildren, Joseph Sodari (Joy), Jenette Graf (Scot), Dustin Drebenstedt (Leah), Nichole Schaefer (Bryan), Daniel Drebenstedt, Jr. (Sierra), Jennifer Drebenstedt (Tyler), Austin Quincy (Tyler), Julia Raccio (Brandon), Jayden Tolbert, Madalyn Welty, Kayln Welty and Landon Welty; his great grandchildren, Alexandria White (Josh), Skyler Young, Annie, Angie, Addie Sodari, Reina Lee, Brylyn Graf, Daxton, Dylan Drebenstedt, Kaleigh, Kinzleigh, Bryleigh Schaefer, Lisa Gabel, Liam Hudson and Ariyana Clifton; his brothers, Dale Drebenstedt (Phylis) and Glen Drebenstedt (Patty); his siblings-in-law, Roberto Pangilian and Delma Shannon; his grandson Wade Drebenstedt; his great grandchild Bryson Schaefer; his nephew Shawn Shannon; and his brother-in-law Ralph Summers (Kenneth Shannon). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Philadelphia Cemetery (2166 Co Rd 12, Philadelphia, MO 63463).

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or Philadelphia Cemetery.