David Monroe Mishler

David Monroe Mishler, Seminole resident passed away January 5, 2013 at his home, at the age of90. He was born to Marion Frances and Eulalia Adeline (Ford) Mishler on July 24, 1922 in Birmingham, Iowa. He grew up and attended school in Iowa. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He married the love of his life, Doris Marie Mishler on August 7, 1943 and have celebrated 69 years of marriage. David worked for the Department of Interior National Park Service for over 30 years, living in numerous locations before moving to Seminole 22 years ago after retirement. He loved to quilt and play the organ at home and at church. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter; April Eddy Tucker, brothers; Robert Mishler, Glen Mishler, and Donald Mishler, and sister; Cleta Vanslyke. He is survived by his wife Doris Marie Mishler of the home, his 5 children; David Mishler Jr. of West Cliffe, CO, Darwin Mishler of Seminole, OK, Dayle (Terry) Davies of Leesburg, VA, Diana (Mark) Eddy of Visalia, CA, & Donella Mahoney of Seminole, OK, 7 grandchildren; Kevin Lock, Keith Lock, Melissa (David) Bekedam, Allison (Preston) Smith, Trissy (Keith) Wright, and Lisa (Will) Shaw, 15 great-grandchildren; Keana Lock, Kia Lock, Naysia Lock, Grant Isaac, Mark Tucker, Madison Tucker, Kenny Bekedam, Daniel Bekedam, Leah Bekedam, Alesha Wright, Eric (Lindsay) Lefthand, Dustin Lefthand, Zachary Lefthand, Kobe Mahoney Shaw, and K’Lee Shaw, 2 great-great-grandchildren; Bray’lee Lefthand, and Bryce’son Lefthand, and one sister; Dorothy Grace Black. A Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday January 11, 2013 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Shawnee.