Joseph Bernard Flusche Jr.

Joe has completed his earthly journey. Joseph Bernard Flusche Jr. Was born July 6th, 1955 in Muskogee, Oklahoma and died November 14th, 2019 on the family Ranch where he had lived all his life. He was the son of Joseph Bernard and Barbara Bennett Flusche. His grandparents were Albert H. and Josephine Flusche and Woodrow and Margaret Francis Bennett. On July 15, 2004 Joe married Brenda Carpenter Payne at a small catholic church that had been built by his family in the early 1900’s, and was active for many years. His grandparents, aunts, and uncles were married in that same church. Joe was proud to carry on the family tradition by marrying Brenda there. Joe was one of six sons born to Bernard and Barbara. His older brother, Edward Anthony, died at birth. Surviving brothers are John Albert (Karen), Muskogee; James Howard, Tulsa; Jeffrey Mark (Sherri), Muskogee; and Jason Patrick, Muskogee. His children, held in his heart with pride and love, are Emily Ann Pierce (Joey), Weatherford, Texas; Joseph Bernard Flusche III (fiancé Stephanie), Lubbock, Texas; Matthew Kane Flusche (Breanne), Oklahoma City; Ali Marie Highers (Jake). His Grandchildren are Reese, Logan, Adam, Paizlee, Nora and Madeline. Joe attended school at Longfellow Elementary, West Junior High School, and Graduated from Muskogee High School in 1973. He was active in FFA while in high school and competed in local, state and national livestock events. He received his baccalaureate degree in Agriculture from Oklahoma State University in 1977. He was a 1973 Pledge of OSU Phi Delta Theta. He was employed with Fort Howard Paper Company for 25 years. He developed a cattle herd while in high school and college and ranching was always a part of his life. Joe was baptized into the Catholic Church in 1955. Joe enjoyed many kinds of music, stock car racing and was a vocal fan of “Thunder”. Oklahoma State Cowboys was his football team. His joy was in his work and enjoyment of the outdoors. In addition to his wife, Brenda, her daughter Traci Schoeppel and her grandson, Seth; Joe’s brothers and their families; his children and their families, Joe is survived by his mother Barbara and her husband, Jim Eller of Franklin, Texas. A memorial service for Joe will be held Monday, November 25th at 11:00 a.m., at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Reverend Kelley Payne officiating. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, please donate to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125

Joseph Bernard Flusche Jr.

July 6, 1955 - November 14, 2019