William Franklin Immell's Obituary
William Franklin Immell (Bill Immell), age 67, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Tulsa. Bill was born on July 28, 1958, in Liberal, Kansas, to Everett Eugene and Patsy Joann (Brown) Immell. Bill married the love of his life, Karen, on June 10, 1978, in Liberal, Kansas. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and unwavering support for one another. He earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Kansas, a foundation that reflected his natural curiosity and problem-solving mind. Traits that would follow him throughout his life. Bill will be remembered not only for his intelligence and steady presence, but for his passion for cars and his love of tinkering. Whether he was creating something on his 3D printer, in the garage detailing a car, or talking through the details of a project with a friend, he found joy in understanding how things worked and making them run just a little bit better. To Bill, a car wasn’t just transportation, it was something to appreciate, improve, and take pride in. His garage was often a place of creativity, patience, and quiet satisfaction. Above all, Bill was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He had a way of showing love through action, by fixing, building, and always being there when someone needed him. His presence brought his steady strength to those around him. He is survived by his three daughters, Amy Immell, Deborah Reavis and her husband Benjamin, and Anna Immell; his loyal four-legged companion, Bender; his brother, Robert Immell; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Randy and Janet Hensel; his niece, Emily Winburn; and his nephew, Kyle Hensel. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Karen Immell. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at Floral Haven's Rose Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. In tribute to Bill’s love of cars, family and friends are invited weather permitting to bring their favorite sports cars to fill the lot, creating a fitting and heartfelt display of something he truly enjoyed. It’s a small way to reflect the joy he found in the rumble of an engine and the beauty of a well-loved machine. Bill’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the things he built, and the many memories held close by those who loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
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