Gale Arthur Schell

Gale Arthur Schell, 78, of Muskogee, Oklahoma went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born July 2, 1936 to Marshall and Marian (White) Schell in Jones, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oktaha High School with the class of 1954. Gale married the love of his life, Ronnie Faye (Jackson) Schell on July 12, 1955 in Oktaha, Oklahoma. They shared over 59 years of marriage together. Gale was a member of Grace Bible Church of Muskogee. Gale enjoyed deer hunting, especially bow hunting. He hunted the first year there was a bow season in Oklahoma and never missed a season in almost 60 years. Gale also enjoyed fishing for catfish in the Arkansas River and the area lakes, and turkey hunting. In his early years, Gale was an excellent athlete. His baseball skills earned him an invitation to try out for the Baltimore Orioles. He hitchhiked to the first tryout in Sapulpa, Ok. He was invited back to a second tryout but did not have the funds to attend. After being drafted into the U.S. Army, Gale spent most of his time of service playing baseball for the Army, making the Army All-Star team. Gale loved competition and adventure. In the early 1960’s Gale raced at the Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee. He loved archery and competed in archery competitions. Gale is most noted for his attention to detail in the care of his possessions. He kept his shop, garage, vehicles, and especially his yard in immaculate condition. Gale’s entire working career was spent with OG&E. He started with a line crew in 1957 and served as a lineman, line foreman, local representative at Warner, and line crew supervisor in various locations. When he retired he was the district superintendent in Poteau, Ok. He was proud of his working career and the many friends he made through the years. Gale was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Marian Schell; in-laws Ralph and Navolia Jackson, nephews, Brett Rozell, and Randy Schell; brother-in-law, Gary Jackson; and niece, Kathy Jackson. He is survived by his wife Ronnie of the home; children, Brad Schell and wife Donna of Ft. Gibson, OK, Tracie Schell Poland and husband Albert of Sperry, OK, Terri Schell Miller and husband Bob of Bethany, OK; 14 grandchildren, Cathey Heady and husband Darren of Coffeeville, KS, Jason Miller and wife Jennifer of Yukon, OK, Brandi Roper and husband Michael of Collinsville, OK, Kristen Fenska and husband Ryan of Muskogee, OK, Chris Miller and wife Ashley of Bethany, OK, Kara Hemenway and husband Dustin of Muskogee, OK, Rachel Nichols and husband Chase of Bethany, OK, Zack Poland of Catoosa, OK, Albert Poland and wife Abby of Hawaii, Michelle Poland of Tulsa, OK, Heidi Schell, Sidnei Schell, Ricky Schell, and Tommy Schell; 22 great grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Schell and wife Georgia of Wyandotte, OK, and Donnie Schell and wife Shirley of Tulsa, OK, sisters, Margaret Lewis and husband Larry of Jenks, OK, and Patty Emeigh and husband Don of Catoosa, OK; faithful family friends, Jan Strauss of Muskogee, OK, and Jim and Jackie Garvin of Muskogee, OK; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends who will all miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideon’s International or Gospel Rescue Mission of Muskogee. Gospel Rescue Mission, Inc. P.O. Box 7004 Muskogee, OK, 74402-7004. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral services celebrating Gale’s life will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Grace Bible Church 4321 E. Hancock Muskgoee, OK 74403 with Pastor Brad Schell officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with Darren Heady, Jason Miller, Michael Roper, Ryan Fenska, Chris Miller, Dustin Hemenway, Chase Nichols, Zack Poland, Albert Poland, Ricky Schell, and Tommy Schell serving as pallbearers.

Gale Arthur Schell

July 2, 1936 - February 14, 2015