Ronald “Ron” Stephen Annuschat, 58, of Okarche, passed
away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma
City.
Ron was the eighth child of Arthur Frank and Ruth Janet
(Brueggen) Annuschat and was born on Oct. 5, 1962, in
Okarche.
He grew up on the family farm east of Okarche where he
resided until his death.
Ron was a 1980 graduate of Okarche High School and
excelled at woodworking and was part of the 1979 state
championship basketball team with his brother Nick.
He went on to attend El Reno Junior College.
Ron worked beside his brothers and many nephews and
late father on the family farm. He especially enjoyed raising
Suffolk sheep for which he and his brother Nick won many
awards.
Lambing season was a very busy but exciting time as it
brought new life to the farm.
His true passion was the countless hours spent working and
planting on his John Deere tractor and beaming brightly
when an abundant crop was produced.
We should have all known Ron was going to be a great
farmer at a young age. He would play in the dirt in the
backyard with his siblings and each would have their own
farm.
Ron’s farm was always the nicest with special curves and
roads, but he would always stop and help his younger
siblings to help perfect theirs, but never as great as his.
In his down time you could find Ron at his old alma mater
Okarche High School watching basketball. His brothers and
he spent countless hours watching the New York Yankees
baseball games or his beloved OU Sooners.
It wasn’t uncommon for his late brother Stanley to call the
house many times from the dairy barn to check the score
while Ron was cooking.
You could often find Ron in the barn holding and talking to
his baby goats and lambs. His brother Nick often laughed
and called him Dr. Dolittle.
He took great pride in all the litters of Great Pyrenees pups
that were born on the farm.
With the help of his brothers one night when a storm was
coming in, he just knew they had to move the pups to a
safer spot. He stated afterward that she was not a very
smart mother, but used some more choice words to express
his disappointment in her.
It was not uncommon for the schools to bring the young
children out to the farm for a tour and Ron was always the
tour guide.
The children would send colored pictures thanking Ron
and the brothers for letting them visit.
He proudly displayed all the artwork all over the house and
knew who each child was as well as their parents. Ron
loved people, especially his many high school friends, but
didn’t mind making a truckload of new friends along the
way.
He was a member of the Okarche Knights of Columbus,
Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the United Suffolk Sheep
Association.
Ron is survived by his brother Larry Annuschat of Okarche; and sisters Vicki
Marks (Terry) of Omega, Sandy Raupe (Richard) of
Okarche, Denise Meyer (Mike) of Salina, Kan., and Jackie
Walta (Chris) of Kingfisher.
He is also survived by his loving nephews, nieces, greatnephews
and great-nieces who were such a big part of his
life.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ruth
Annuschat and his brothers Stanley and David.
Ron will surely be missed by his family and friends, but will
be remembered for his loud laughter, love for his family,
friends and for all of God’s wonders.
Public viewing was Friday, Nov. 6, at
Sanders Funeral Service in Kingfisher.
A private graveside service for immediate family was
Saturday, Nov. 7, at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in
Okarche. It was officiated by Father Cory Stanley and
Pastor James Inman.
Services were under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service,
Kingfisher.
Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Center of Family Love and First Baptist Church all of
Okarche.
