John Phillip Walkenbach's Obituary
John Phillip Walkenbach, 92, passed from this life on May 14, 2013 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. John was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 9, 1920 to August Wilhem and Katherine Rosie (Feyerer) Walkenbach. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an Oil Field Mechanic. He met and married Dottie Jean and they shared many memorable years together until she preceded him in 2002. He is survived by children, Carole Fritze and husband, Tom and Kenneth Walkenbach and companion, Ralph Sanchez; step-children, Dale Casey and Janet McClellan and husband, Ray; 5 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dottie Jean Walkenbach; son, John Phillip Walkenbach II; parents; sister, Mary Risley; brothers, Bill and Albert Walkenbach. Services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, May 17, 2013 in Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
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