Ronald Griesel

Ronald Keith Griesel went to be with the lord last May 29, 2019 at his home in Okarche. Ronald was born September 27,1940 in Dalhart Texas, to parents Byron Keith and Velta Siler Griesel. The family moved to Yukon Oklahoma when he was a child.

Ronald attended Yukon public schools graduating High School in 1958. He attended Oklahoma State University before returning to work with his family owned dealership, Griesel Motor, a Ford dealership at Okarche. He remained at the Ford Dealership until his retirement in 2016.

Ronald was a member of The Okarche Lions Club and The El Reno Rod and Gun Club, Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Associations, Oklahoma Cattlemen Association , and El Reno Elks Lodge. Ronald loved to hunt Elk and birds and so the birds in the bottle. He loved to spend time at the farm and listen to Frank Sinatra and other great music of the 60’s.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife Sandra Kay Cushing Griesel. He is survived by his son David Keith Griesel and wife Mercy Jane, brother Arnold E. Griesel and nephew Keith E. Griesel and niece Meagan E Hansen, Uncle Donald Siler and wife Corinna and many first cousins as well as a host of relatives and friends.

A reception will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery Historic Chapel. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ronald’s life. Condolences can be sent to www.memorialparkpkc.com . Donations may be made to The Center of Family Love, Okarche Public Foundation, or First Baptist Church in Okarche.