Howard Michael “Mike” Wampler passed away Tuesday, May 29, at his home in Blanchard, Oklahoma. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-one years: Cindy (Frankenberry); son: Michael and wife, Amy and grandson Garrett; and son Chad all of Norman; siblings Sally Austin, Keith Wampler and wife, Sue; Greg Wampler and wife, Abby; and sister-in-law Carla and husband, Les Vaughn; Cathy and husband, Loren Cordes; and brother-in-law Charles Frankenberry; as well as a host of nieces and nephews and, other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Juanita Wampler.
Mike was born in Oklahoma City, December 22, 1944. He attended Jefferson Elementary, Central Mid-High, and Norman High School. Mike was a member of the Army National Guard from July of 1964 until July of 1970. He was honorably discharged on July 14, 1970.
Mike and Cindy met in Norman, on a blind date, although she still lived in Texas at the time. Happily, this was one of the few times a Texan and an Okie came together. They were married February 17, 1967. Cindy soon became an Oklahoma fan and they enjoyed many OU football and baseball games together over the years.
Mike worked at Carlsbad and Affiliates as a construction manager from 1984 to the present. Prior to that, he worked for Kenneth Hansmeyer at Hansmeyer Plumbing. He loved fast cars, fishing, all OU sports, especially football and baseball, coaching youth sports and all his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Stephenson Cancer Center, 800 N.E. 10th St., Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday May 31, 2018 at Primrose Funeral Service. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday June 1, 2018 at Primrose Funeral Service Chapel, Norman, OK. Burial will follow at Norman I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service, Norman, OK. Sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice.com
