1960~2016 

Don Riley was born June 10, 1960, at Dexter, Missour, to Kenneth and Mildred Riley and passed away November 6, 2016 at the age of 56.

Don was a resident of the Watonga community for 40 years where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for United States Gypsum. He attended Goddard High school in Roswell, New Mexico, and was retiring from 32 years at USG. Don loved his family, especially his two grandsons. He loved riding motorcycles, working on his Kay-Jan Salsa business. He was super social and had several close friendships he developed through the years.

He married Sharon Powers at Roman Nose Lodge on June 20, 1978.

He was preceded in death by his father; James Kenneth Riley

He is survived by his wife Sharon of the home in Watonga, OK. Two daughters: Kayla Abshire and husband Darren of Marlow, OK and Jandra Murray and husband Roy of Weatherford, OK. Two grandsons: Kaeden and Riley Abshire of Marlow, OK. Four brothers: Rodney Riley, Allen Riley, Randy Riley and Johnny Riley. One sister, Sandra Guzman and his Mother, Mildred Clevenger.

A celebration of life for Don will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11 A.M. at the Watonga American Legion by the family of Don Riley.

1967~2016 

James Darrel Griffin, a loving husband, father and Grampy died unexpectedly on November 26, 2016 at the age of 49 at home.

James is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of the home; his children, daughter Kayleigh Yeakley and husband Gideon of Norman, OK, daughter Jayme Griffin-Holder and wife Paula of Loyal, OK, son Kade Griffin and fiancé Kayla of Watonga, OK, and daughter Jordyn Griffin and boyfriend Aaron of Watonga, OK; his four grandchildren Johnathan, Hestyn, Kimber, and Paisley; his mother, Louise Griffin; and his brother, Lynn Griffin. He is preceded in death by his father, Lyndell Griffin.

James was born in Fairview, OK on January 10, 1967 to Lyndell and Louise (Cook) Griffin. He graduated from Watonga High School in 1985. On March 25, 1989 he married, Kathleen, the love of his life. Throughout James's life he had many different occupations. When James met Kathleen he was driving a truck for the oilfield. Shortly after they married, James went to work for the Watonga police department. He then went on to become the chief of police in Thomas, Oklahoma. He ultimately went back to driving a truck, but was unable to continue due to health issues. He was a resident of the Loyal community for 11 years.

James was a devoted father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandbabies, going camping, going to concerts, and walks with Kathleen. He always liked to be busy, tinkering in the garage and working on the RV. He had dreams of traveling the US with Kathleen and their dogs. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Loyal Fire Department

A celebration of life will be held by the family on Thursday December 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Legion Hut on the corner of Newer and A street in Watonga.

1923~2016 

Ruby Lena Dennis was born March 25, 1923 at Calumet, Oklahoma to William and Minnie(Phillips) Meade and passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the age of 93.

She was a resident of the Watonga community most of her life. Ruby worked as a LPN at the Watonga hospital for many years, then worked with her husband, Orlin on the family farm. She attended Omega and Fay Schools. Ruby was baptized in the Christian Church of Watonga. She married Orlin Dennis on October 1, 1940 in Watonga, Oklahoma. Ruby loved working in her yard and her flowers were her passion. She adored her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orlin; one son, Rick J.R. Dennis, and one daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Dale Young.

Ruby is survived by two daughters: Athena Price and husband Bill of Tulsa, OK. Francis Lamothe and husband Roger of Watonga, OK. One sister-in-law: Betty Meade of Palisade, Colorado. Five grandchildren: D’Anna Vogt, Kameron Worley, Docia Swearingim, Ricky Dennis, Eric Dennis. Seven great grandchildren: Ashely Clouse, Blaine Clouse, Chelsea Berry, Jeff Vogt, Carlie Johnson, Gage Dennis, and Laney Dennis. One great grandchild: Aubree Clouse and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ruby Dennis were held Monday, November 28, 2016 at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Watonga with Wilkinson Mortuary of Watonga in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital

1922~2016 

Elsie Laura Chiles was born August 9, 1922 to Samuel and Lenora B. Chiles in Blaine County. As a young girl, she thrived with the love of her parents and 11 siblings. She attended school in Earlsdale. On November 7, 1942 she married the love of her life, Charles W. Swanegan, Jr. to this blessed union 8 children were born.

Being reared in a God-Fearing home, she committed her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend OJ. Neal. She was a lifelong member of the Union Baptist Church where she worked tirelessly in God's Vineyard serving in many capacities. For years, she was the President of the Senior Choir and the O.J. Neal Mission Circle and proudly served as the Mother of the Church. She was a fervent prayer warrior. One of her family's fondest memories was to hear her sing and pray as she went about her daily task. She was proud to be a Deacon's Wife and dutifully supported her husband in this effort until his death. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Rose of Sharon #39 and the Heroines of Jericho.

Ms. Elsie, as she was lovingly called, spent many years as an employee at Roman Nose State Park. After leaving Roman Nose she worked at Evelyn's Cafe. As a devoted Wife, loving Mother and a doting Grandmother; she loved to cook and was known for her delicious rolls. She was the rock of her family and a true matriarch. She had a heart of gold and a smile that would light up the room'. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, six brothers and two sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory and to continue her legacy, her children, Theola Swanegan, Charles M. Swanegan (April), Cleopal Newsome, Watonga, Oklahoma, Estella Palmer (Jim), Piano, Texas, Leona Hampton, Joyce A. Martin, Waymon Swanegan (Joyce) Oklahoma City & Linda Cole (Edward) Wichita Falls, Texas, 27 Grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, 30 great-great grandchildren. Sisters, Cleo Chiles, Oklahoma City, Irene Buycks, Spencer, Oklahoma, Brother Veryl Chiles, Los Angeles, California, Brother-in-Law, Palmer Swanegan, El Centro, California, Sister-in-laws, Mattie Swanegan, Chino Hills, California, Erlinda Swanegan, Sacramento, California and a host of nieces and nephews. Acknowledgment:

The Family of Elsie Laura Swanegan wishes to express our sincere gratitude for your kind acts of love and continual prayers during our time of bereavement. Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so, we saw them sitting there. Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say, Perhaps you weren't there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console the heart, we thank you so much...Whatever the part!

1960~2016 

LaVada Marie Gould, 56 years old passed away Thursday November 17, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK, with her family by her side.

LaVada was born on September 29, 1960 in Clinton, OK to James Howlingwater and Marie Whitebird-Whiteman. She attended the Watonga Schools where she graduated. LaVada worked as the Administrative Assistant for the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribe at Concho, OK.

She took pride in everything she did. She was well known for her artistic abilities as she could do bead work, sew, draw, paint and any kind of crafts. She could do it all.

She made her home in El Reno, OK. LaVada is survived by her mother Marie Whiteman of Watonga, OK and Adopted mother Sharon Byrd of Hammon, OK.

Sisters: Beverly and Jose Elias Jimenez- Moore, OK, Karen Daratt-Oklahoma City, OK, Leatrice Gonzalez-Watonga, Ok. Brothers: Charlie and Dee Howlingwater-Thomas, OK, Barry and Niki Whitebird-Porterville, CA, Chester and Edwin Whiteman-Geary, OK, Greg and Alan Hart-Thomas, OK Children: LaKendra and David Penn-El Reno, OK, Laura and Dean Wermy-Cache, OK, Mollie and Curtis Harrison of the home, El Reno, OK

Grandchildren: LaReina and Hayden Gould-El Reno, OK, Kenneth and Jay’Lea Wermy-Cache, OK, Cairo and Trevor Harrison-El Reno, OK Several nieces and nephews.

LaVada thought of and loved all of her sister’s and brother’s children and grandchildren as her own. They all meant the world to her.

LaVada is preceded in death by: Father James Howlingwater, Adopted father Amos Byrd, Sisters-Janell Howlingwater and Wilma Cedar Tree-Horse, Brothers-James Bullcoming and Dondie Byrd, Sons-Derek Harrison and Steve Howlingwater, Grandson-Victor Gould Rodriguez.

Wake Services – Concho Community Hall, Concho OK Funeral – Watonga Multi-Purpose Center, Watonga, OK Internment I007 Cemetery, Watonga, OK

1935~2016

Coleta Ann (Morgan) Weidenmaier Stinson was born on February 23, 1935 near Mountain View, OK in the Starr community to DeWitte and Jessie (Feeser) Morgan. She departed this life on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Fairview, OK surrounded by her loving family. Coleta attended Starr Community School through 6th grade and graduated from Mountain View High School in 1952, where she played the cornet in the school band. She married Bill Weidenmaier on June 7, 1956 at Mountain View, OK, and later married Darrell Stinson on August 3, 1968 at Carnegie, OK. Coleta received her LPN license at Hobart, OK and worked for Dr. Tolbert as his clinic nurse in Mountain View. She also worked at Thomas Hospital, Watonga Nursing Home, Geary Nursing Home and finished her nursing career with Home Health. Her favorite job was taking care of her family. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. Coleta enjoyed sewing, yardwork, watching sporting events and reading the newspapers. She had lived at Mountain View, Carnegie, Fort Cobb, Fay and Ames, OK. Coleta was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Bill; an infant son, Emil DeWitte Weidenmaier; siblings Maybian Rhodes, Flossie Bales, Ima Nix, Ellen Kilday, Polly Newsom, Bud Morgan, Tyke Morgan, Jessie Mae Morgan and Sam Morgan; in-laws Emil and Loleet Weidenmaier, and John and Florence Stinson; She is survived by her husband Darrell Stinson of the home; daughters and son-in-laws Lindsay and Eddie Wilson of Tulsa, OK, Sandra and Allen Shafer of Houston, TX, Susan and Tim Sells of Wichita, KS and Debra and John Ott of Ames, OK; grandchildren Joby Wilson and wife Allison, Jenifer Darling, Stefanie Denton and husband Jerry, Alex Shafer and wife Megan, Dexter Shafer and wife Kayla, Addie Shafer, Jordan Sells, Tate Ott, Kelby Ott and Hadley Ott; great-grandchildren Alex Darling, Tabitha Darling, Morgan Denton, Bryleigh Shafer, Kaden Shafer and one on the way; sister-in-laws Mary Morgan, Mavis Hart and Regina Stinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Fay Auditorium with Minister David Beck and Minister Bill Crenshaw officiating. Interment will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Fort Cobb Cemetery under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton, OK. Memorials may be made to In Search of the Lord's Way, P.O. Box 371, Edmond, OK 73083. Condolences may be made online at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.

1934~2016

Robert James "Bob" Gauer, age 82, of Watonga, OK, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Watonga. He was born Dec. 3,1934, at home northeast of Crawford, TX, to Willie Gauer and Frieda E. (Massier) Gauer. He graduated from Crawford High School in 1953. He graduated from Baylor University, Waco, TX, in Aug., 1958. He was serving his first pastorate at the Little Deer Creek Baptist Church of Chilton, TX, having been ordained in July of 1958. Robert had married Betty Sue (Burns) Gauer April 13,1956, and their second daughter was born the day before their graduation. He also attended Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He also pastored churches at Morton, Turkey, Ballinger, Eola, Water Valley, Millersview (twice), Melvin (twice), Doole and Brady, most of them as a bi-vocational pastor. He also served twenty-four years in the Religion Department of the San Angelo State School in Carlsbad, TX, under the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, as chaplain and the last five years as head of the department. He loved his work with the residents there. Bob played baseball, and coached the Carlsbad Little League team. He enjoyed walking, and playing bridge, dominoes and spades. In San Angelo he served on the board of the state school credit union, and after retirement, on the Volunteer Council. In San Antonio and Brady he was on the boards of the senior citizens centers. And after moving to Watonga, he served on the City Council. A memorial service for Robert James "Bob" Gauer will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the First Baptist Church of Watonga. Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Sue (Burns) Gauer of Watonga, two daughters, Elizabeth Renee Graham and husband, David, of Sugar Land,TX, and Barbara Kathleen Kress and husband Ian, of Nassau Bay, TX; two sons, Robert James, Jr. and wife Kim of San Antonio, TX, and William Keith "Bill" and wife Jennifer, of Watonga, OK; six grandchildren, Amber Wilhite and husband Wayne, Jr., of Warner Robins, GA, Monica Gauer of Bronte, TX, Derrick Gauer of Braselton, GA, James Graham of Sugar Land, TX, and Claire Gauer and Allison Gauer of Watonga, OK; and four great-grandchildren, Serene Blache, Eric Wilhite, Melvin Stockman and Gavin Wilhite; his sister-in law Charlene Gauer of Midway, TX, his brother Charles and wife Carol of Waco, TX, and his sister Rita Nehring of Robinson, TX; his nephews and nieces and families, and many cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother, Wilburn Ray Gauer, and his brother-in-law, Layton Nehring.

Robert C. “Bob” Sankey, 56, of Canton, OK was born June 27, 1960 at Clinton, OK to Hilton Sweezy and Angeline Sankey. Bob departed this life on December 13, 2016 at Oklahoma City, OK. A wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Canton Native American Gymnasium with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2016 at the same venue. Interment will follow in Canton Cemetery under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton, OK.

Funeral service for Orlene Ruth Sisson, 89 year old Watonga, Oklahoma resident will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in Trinity Baptist Church in Watonga, Oklahoma with Rev. Gil Gilliland officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery southeast of Fay, Oklahoma, under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home of Thomas. Orlene Ruth was born to Jake and Adeline (Spahn) Weinmeister on September 1, 1927 in Okeene, Oklahoma and passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Corn Heritage Village in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Orlene was raised in the Okeene area and attended school at Model Rural School, River Dale Rural and graduated from Watonga High School, in 1944. After high school she worked for Hobrecht Insurance. She married Rueben Sisson in Enid, Oklahoma where they made their home north of Fay. She worked for the ASC Soil Conservation Office, retiring in 1982 and did relief work as Post Master in Fay, Oklahoma. Orlene enjoyed working puzzle and working in her own Commercial Green House. Memorials may be made to the Charity of your Choice. She is survived by two sons, Mitchell Sisson and his wife, Daisy of Fay, Oklahoma and Steve Sisson and his wife, Shannon of St. Roberts, Missouri; two daughters, Sharon Kay Lee and her husband, Larry of Watonga, Oklahoma and Janet Bailey of Fay, Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren; 45great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Don Weinmeister and his wife, Phyllis of Hillman, Minnesota and Gerald Weinmeister and his wife, Sue of Bethany, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Adeline Weinmeister; husband, Reuben; one brother, Lloyd.

On December 22, 2016, Michael Allan Wickware began an amazing journey with our “Lord Jesus Christ”. He was born October 13, 1952 in El Reno, Ok. to Roy William (Wick) Wickware and Violet Lucille (Elliott) Wickware. Mike grew up and graduated at Watonga High School in 1970. He met and married Coleen Scott in October, 1970. He was blessed with two sons, Chris of the home and Bryan of North Dakota, four grandsons; Josh of the home, Blake of North Dakota, Bryce and Lexie of Midwest City, Ok., Wade of Pensacola, Florida, one granddaughter, Riley of the home and one great-grandson, Oliver, arriving in April. He has one brother Tom of Watonga, two nieces and three nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. A private burial will be held at a later date.

1934~2016

Delores Rose Thompson was born November 16, 1934 at Fay, Oklahoma to Fred and Ella Mae (Stoops) Forney and passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the age of 82.

She was a resident of the Watonga community most of her life until 2002 when she moved to Okarche. She attended Greenfield Schools and was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Watonga, and the First Baptist Church in Okarche, OK. Delores’s life revolved around family and farming, and she loved attending her families sporting events. She also loved traveling. Delores married Gene Thompson on November 16, 1950 in Watonga, OK. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gene, one brother Garl and one granddaughter, Erica Castleberry.

She is survived by: One son: Rick Thompson of Sulpher, OK. Three daughters: Rhonda Reherman of Kingfisher, Anita Followwill of Oklahoma City and Tammy Castleberry of Kingfisher and all their spouses.

ne sister: Neva West of Oklahoma City, OK. 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Delores will be held Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Okarche, Ok with burial following in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Watonga. Wilkinson Mortuary of Watonga in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Okarche or charity of one’s choice.

1930~2016

Geneva” Genny” June Lamle Bradford, 86, of Pond Creek has passed away and went to be with her Lord on December 29th, 2016. She was a resident of the Commons Nursing Home of Enid, a caring and loving community for the last six years of her life.

Geneva was born on her Grandfather’s, Gotlieb Lamle, farm south east of Okeene, Oklahoma on June 26, 1930 to Otto Lamle and Hulda Koch Lamle. Her earlier school years she attended a rural school outside of Okeene. When she was 10, the Lamle family moved to Watonga, Oklahoma. There Geneva attended Roosevelt School in Watonga and later graduated from Watonga High School with the class of 1948. She enrolled in Business at St. John’s Lutheran Jr. College in Winfield, Kansas, graduating and earning her degree in 1950. Geneva moved to Enid, Oklahoma and worked for Gold Spot Dairy as an Administrative Assistant.

Geneva met the love of her life, William “Bill” Bradford, through a mutual friend, Roscoe Grimes. After a double date, a bond developed between Geneva and Bill over the course of the next two years. A marriage to her best friend was followed on September 7, 1952 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Enid with a Honeymoon to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Geneva and Bill were blessed with four children: William “Bill” Eugene Bradford Jr., Steven Kenneth Bradford, Cynthia Kay Bradford Nieman and Caroline Diane Bradford Howell.

The next 64 years, Geneva would be the right hand to her husband on a farm that they lived on west of Pond Creek. During those years, Geneva and her family attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Enid where she belonged to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML). Geneva was a member of the Rose Circle HCE Club of Pond Creek for 50 years. She was an active Parent Leader in the Pond Creek 4-H Club and Grant County Extension. Over the years, Geneva worked for Gold Spot Dairy, Bank Lumber company, The Methodist Home, Burgundy Retirement Home all of Enid and Dr. Deoney’s office in Pond Creek. Geneva owned her own ceramic shop, taught ceramic lesson and made many beautiful ceramic pieces. Geneva was especially proud to have built and enjoyed her own business for 20 years as a Mary Kay Consultant. Through all of them, her top priority was being a wife and mother.

Geneva will always be remembered to all of us as being a loving, witty and artistically talent individual. She loved to sew, crochet, knit and make her ceramics. She could create patterns from scratch out of newspaper, sew an entire ensemble of Easter outfits for all four children and crochet or knit an entire sweater in one evening while watching TV. She was very intelligent and quick with numbers, a fantastic cook and the family members can all guarantee she was the best at making Raisin Cream Pie, the family’s favorite and most often asked for dessert.

Geneva is preceded in death by her parents Hulda Koch Lamle and Otto Lamle; brothers Nathan, Harold and Walter Lamle; sister Wilene Lamle Smith and grandchildren Paige Nicole Bradford and William “Tre” Bradford III.

She is survived by her husband Bill Bradford of the home; children Bill Bradford Jr. of Clayton, North Carolina; Steven and wife Terry Bradford of Edmond, Oklahoma; Cindy and husband Jeff Nieman of Tecumseh, Oklahoma and Caroline and husband Jeff Howell of Edmond, Oklahoma. 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and her sister Delores Lamle Critchlow of Enid, Oklahoma.

There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday Jan 5, 2017 @ Wilson Funeral Home, Pond Creek. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday Jan 6, 2017 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Enid. Pastor Kenneth Wade will officiate. Interment will follow in Pond Creek Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Pond Creek Fire Department and EMS Association or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the Funeral Home as custodian...

1946~2016

Graveside services for Barbara Ann Glover, 70, of Watonga will be at 2 pm, Friday, December 30, 2016 at the First Highland Cemetery north of Watonga. The Rev. Nathan Twyman will officiate. Arrangements by Fairview Funeral Home Inc..

Barbara Ann Glover was born October 28, 1946, at the family home in Bessemer, Alabama to Dorothy (Noe) and Walter Winkleblack. She grew up there with her siblings. The family moved around through the years and Barbara finished her school years at Watonga High School. She married her sweetheart Richard Daniel Glover on July 7, 1964. Together they raised three children, Debbie, Danny Jr. and Sherry. Barbara stayed home while the kids were young but she decided to get her GED and went to work as a Certified Nurses Aid. She worked at various nursing homes but especially enjoyed her time working in the Dually Diagnosed Unit at the Enid State School/NORSE until her retirement.

Barbara had many talents. She loved to sing and dance to any kind of music. Her hobbies include making ceramics, reading and sewing. She was great at gardening and canning what she raised or picked in the wild. She picked turnip greens and blackberries for Thanksgiving this year. She was a great cook and everyone enjoyed her home cooked meals. She was ornery, and enjoyed having a good time. Barbara and her brothers and sister were very close all through their lives. But her greatest joy was her grandbabies and great grands.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, son Danny Glover Jr., granddaughter Keri Ann Lowery and a sister Jeannie Kirkpatrick.

Barbara is survived by two daughters Debbie and Michael Brown of Helena, Sherry and Kelly Black of Bessemer, AL, three brothers; Jim, Ricky and Wayne Winkleblack, five sisters; Ethel Howard, Linda Lauminick, Donna Rauh, Janet Dorrell, and JoAnn Winkleblack, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude”s Children’s Research Hospital, with the funeral home acting as custodian of the funds.

1941~2016

The funeral service for Frankie Dean Wanzer, age 75, was held Saturday, December 31, 2016, at the Canton Christian Church with Steve Driskill officiating. Burial followed at the Oakwood Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Pierce Funeral Home, Canton, OK.

Frank was born December 13, 1941 to Arthur and Mildred Wanzer in Walters, Oklahoma and passed away December 27, 2016. After high school he served 4 years in the Navy. He had his own business, Wanzer Tree Service that he took over after his brother Robert passed away, and he also hauled hay for local farmers. Then he worked in the oil field for many years. He worked for U.S. Gypsum for 15 years where he retired. He was a very loving, hard working man, the true definition of a family man, so caring and compassionate. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his great grand babies, and friends.

He is survived by his wife Katherine of many years; one brother Gene Wanzer of Canton, OK; one sister Karen Shoemaker of Enid, OK; three children, William Wayne Wanzer of Fairview, OK, Kathy Taylor of Thomas, OK and Jose Wanzer of Ringwood, OK; along with 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grand kids, and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Mildred Wanzer and one brother Robert Wanzer. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in memory of Frank D. Wanzer through the funeral home at P.O. Box 36, Canton, OK 73724. Condolences may be made online at www.piercefuneralhomes.com.