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Joe Jack Struckle © Enid News and Eagle 03-22-2017 Submitted by: Glenn
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The funeral service for Dr. Joe Jack Struckle is 2 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Herod Hall Auditorium on the NWOSU campus, with the Rev. Dr. Carol Cook Moore officiating. Interment is in the Alva Municipal Cemetery, under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.
Dr. Joe Jack Struckle, 83, of Edmond, was reunited with his heavenly family on March 18, 2017. Joe was the youngest of seven children. He was born June 29, 1933, in Bryant, to the late Louis and Caroline (Luzar) Struckle. Joe's father passed away while he was an infant, thus he was raised by his adoring mother, Caroline and his older brothers and sisters. Joe's mom was the ever present angel and guiding influence in his life who shaped his values and beliefs. He was also cared for by three father-like big brothers (Louis, Otto and Victor) and two loving sisters, Mary Josephine (Neumann) and Velma. He was preceded in death by all brothers and sisters listed, as well as an infant sister, Margaret. Joe grew up hunting, fishing and playing sports in Bryant, where he graduated from high school.
A short time after his graduation, Joe was drafted by the United States Army and served state-side during the Korean Conflict. After active duty and while serving in the Army Reserves, Joe attended East Central University in Ada, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. While attending East Central University Joe's life was forever impacted for the better when he met Barbara Ann Mitchell. On August 1, 1958, Joe united in marriage with his best friend, the love of his life and respected partner. After Joe and Barbara were married, Joe attended Oklahoma State University where he was awarded a Master of Science Degree. He later was awarded a Doctoral Degree in Education from the University of Tulsa. Joe started his education career as a math teacher in both Shidler and Ponca City. Joe would go on to serve as a math professor and later as Dean of Men at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. In 1968, Joe was hired as Associate Professor of Education and Dean of Students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
In 1975, Joe was appointed as the sixteenth president of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he served until his retirement in 2000. Joe's tenure as Northwestern Oklahoma State University's Chief Executive Officer is the longest in the university's history. Joe was the recipient of many awards for distinguished service. In 1995, one of Oklahoma's highest honors in education was bestowed upon him, with his induction into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame. He was also elected to the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame in 1999. While Joe received many accolades during his career, he would always quickly point out that any successes he achieved were only the result of a great team that surrounded him in his life. If not for the guiding influence of his mom and siblings, the strength and passion of his dear wife Barbara, and the remarkable support from Northwestern Oklahoma State University faculty, staff and students, successes would not have been possible. Joe would say he had three families. The family he was honored to be born into, the family that he and Barbara fostered, and his Northwestern Oklahoma State University family. His love and passion for all three were deep and absolute.
Joe is survived by his wife Barbara; his two sons Jay Struckle of El Reno, and Jeff Struckle and wife Sharon of Olathe, Kan., and two grandchildren Katelyn Struckle and Carter Struckle. Joe is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation.
Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.MarshallFuneralHomes.com.
Barbara Ann Mitchell Struckle © Enid News and Eagle 09-12-2020 Submitted by: Glenn
© Enid News and Eagle
October 17, 1937 - September 9, 2020
Funeral services for Barbara Ann (Mitchell) Struckle will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the Alva First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Katie Hill officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.
There will be a visitation with the family at Marshall Funeral Home Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:00.
Barbara Ann (Mitchell) Struckle was born on October 17, 1937, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Floyd Richard Mitchell and Velva Marie (Collyar) Mitchell, and passed away September 9, 2020, at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
After spending time growing up in Blackwell, Enid and Woodward, Oklahoma, her family moved to Ardmore, Oklahoma, where she attended high school and graduated in 1955. She was active in the band, speech and drama.
Upon graduation from high school, she enrolled at East Central State College, where she obtained her degree in Elementary Education in 1958. While attending college, she met her husband of 58 years, Joe Jack Struckle. They were married in 1958, and she started her first teaching job in Seminole, Oklahoma, shortly, thereafter.
Barbara and Joe spent several years in Ponca City, where she taught 1st Grade at Washington Elementary School. She gave up teaching with the birth of her first son, Joe Jay, in 1963. Her second son, Jeffrey Jack, arrived in 1967.
In 1968, the family moved to Alva, Oklahoma. Ten years later, she obtained her Master's Degree in Education at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Besides relishing time with her family, Barbara enjoyed creative writing, reading, traveling and was a master at social event planning and activities. She was active in the local Enid PEO chapter and was a huge supporter of children's charities, including St. Jude Hospital.
Upon Joe's retirement in 2000, they retired to Enid, Oklahoma, and eventually moved to Edmond, Oklahoma.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her parents, Floyd Mitchell and Velva Marie (Collyar) Mitchell and Velma Waunita (Jo) (Murray) Mitchell.
She is survived by a son, Joe Jay Struckle, of El Reno, Oklahoma, and a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Jack Struckle and Sharon Christine Struckle, of Overland Park, Kansas; a granddaughter, Katelyn Christine Struckle, of Overland Park, Kansas; and a grandson, Carter Ryan Struckle, of Overland Park Kansas; along with many other friends and relatives, who will all miss her.
In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made in the name of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation in Alva, Oklahoma, and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Remembrances may be shared with the family at www.marshallfuneralhomes.com.
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