Konstanty "Gus" Mnich

Konstanty Anthony “Gus” Mnich born to Louis and Jeannette (Stewart) Mnich on June 12, 1942 in Bartlesville, OK. First grandchild to Konstanty (Gus) and Mary (Pencak) Mnich and Raymond and Octavia (Atkins) Stewart. He was loved by all his aunts and uncles but especially his 10 year older uncle, Mike Mnich! Almost 3 years later his baby brother Loddie, was born, completing their sweet family.

Gus attended St. John Catholic Elementary School and graduated from College High in Bartlesville. Gus was always a busy child so much that he never stopped moving. His mother had to sew the top sheet to the bottom sheet because he was active even in his sleep. Most evenings were spent at the Gus Mnich Grocery Store (home in the back of the store) so his childhood was surrounded by family, love and the value of hard work. After graduating from Northeastern State University, Uncle Sam was knocking on his door. He quickly decided to join the Air Force and spent a good deal of time in Germany as a medic. He loved traveling around Europe by train, by foot or in his yellow Porsche. Again, never one to just sit, he made good use of his time, never missing an opportunity to fly to other places. Gus was an artist at heart finding beauty in the world that others may have overlooked.

Gus returned to NSU to further his accounting degree after he was discharged from the Air Force and was later employed by Citi Services in Tulsa, OK . He had to find a place to park his mobile home he was living in for college and found a lot at Elk Creek. He told the owner if he ever wanted to sell the park, he would be interested. He began purchase of this property in 1974 with the plan to retire from his job before he was 50! While he spent time in Tulsa, OK New York City, Houston, TX and Thousand Oaks, CA his love was always at Elk Creek. When his father passed away in 1972 Gus took on the responsibility of caring for his mother. They enjoyed all the places they lived but always coming home was the best. Gus retired in 1989 and was a permanent Elk Creek resident! He loved each of his park people…making sure everyone was always taken care of to the best o his ability. Gus married Billie (Clennon) Mitcham in 2008 and those of you who knew them know the word “cherish” was a word that defined their relationship. Gus loved his bonus “children” Rachel and husband, Gilbert Tamez and Chris Mitcham Susan (Steve) Roets and Scott (Marcey) Mitcham, but oh how he did love those grandchildren. Byron Anderson, Trey and Bahlor Tamez, Savannah and Sheridan Mitcham. Jessica (Colby) Farquhar, Shiloh Mitcham Sean Mitcham- Miles, Hillary Dahl and Ell (Todd) Dezso-Jones. The 4th of July was always a huge success as was the Mnich Hill Fall Fish Fry! In 2001 Gus asked Billie to dance with him at his fish fry, much to the surprise and delight of everyone in attendance (Billie included) and the dance continued for their lives together.

Gus is survived by his wife, Billie, brother, Loddie and wife Connie Mnich, Moodys OK four children and ten grandchildren, numerous cousins and most special family friend Carolyn Johnson.

In lieu of flowers please donate to his favorite charity, Feed My Sheep, c/o Tahlequah United Methodist Church 300 West Delaware St. Tahlequah, OK 74464 or the charity of your choosing.

A potluck wake will be held at the family residence following services. Bring a chair and come for a time of fellowship and remembrance.