Obituary of Melvin Schauffler

Melvin Theodore Schauffler, age 90, longtime resident of Coweta passed from this life on Monday morning, April 20, 2009 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. He was born on July 6, 1918 in Sturkie, Arkansas to Millard Fillmore and Eva Olive (Claxton) Schauffler. Melvin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. He attended Coweta High School until the 11th grade. Melvin and Lucille Frazier were united in marriage on July 15, 1937 in Coweta, Oklahoma. He worked as a water superintendant for the City of Coweta for 10 years until he retired in 1969. Melvin also had worked as a farmer for 10 years. He was a member of the Shahan Free Will Baptist Church in Coweta. Melvin was a Volunteer Fireman for the City of Coweta for 25 years. His hobbies included fishing, doing yard work, traveling, and camping. Melvin will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Myrna Ussery and Norma Davis, two grandchildren, one great grandchild, three brothers, and one sister. Melvin is lovingly survived by his wife of 71 years, Lucille of the home; his daughter, Joyce Jay of Broken Arrow; six grandchildren, Gary Don Ussery, Russell Ussery, Donna Lamberson, Steve Davis, Clint Jay, and Curtis Jay; nine great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Coweta with Rev. Steve Lamberson officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Vernon Cemetery. Family visitation will be on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences to Melvin’s family online @ www.wrightfh.net. The family of Melvin Schauffler entrusted his care and services to Wright Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, Ok. 74429 (918)486-5515. Casket Bearers will be Russell Ussery, Steve Davis, Clint Jay, Curtis Jay, Cayman Davis, and Hayden Jay. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Gary Don Ussery, Donna Lamberson, Don Ussery, and Gene Davis. Family Visitation Wednesday April 22, 2009, 6 - 8 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home Click for Map and Directions Funeral Service Thursday April 23, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Coweta, OK Click for Map and Directions Burial Thursday April 23, 2009 at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, OK Click for Map and Directions