Ronald ‘Ron’ Annuschat

Ronald “Ron” Stephen Annuschat, 58, of Okarche, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Ron was the eighth child of Arthur Frank and Ruth Janet (Brueggen) Annuschat and was born on Oct. 5, 1962, in Okarche.

He grew up on the family farm east of Okarche where he resided until his death.

Ron was a 1980 graduate of Okarche High School and excelled at woodworking and was part of the 1979 state championship basketball team with his brother Nick.

He went on to attend El Reno Junior College.

Ron worked beside his brothers and many nephews and late father on the family farm. He especially enjoyed raising Suffolk sheep for which he and his brother Nick won many awards.

Lambing season was a very busy but exciting time as it brought new life to the farm.

His true passion was the countless hours spent working and planting on his John Deere tractor and beaming brightly when an abundant crop was produced.

We should have all known Ron was going to be a great fanner at a young age. He would play in the dirt in the backyard with his siblings and each would have their own farm.

Ron’s farm was always the nicest with special curves and roads, but he would always stop and help his younger siblings to help perfect theirs, but never as great as his.

In his down time you could find Ron at his old alma mater Okarche High School watching basketball. His brothers and he spent countless hours watching the New York Yankees baseball games or his beloved OU Sooners.

It wasn’t uncommon for his late brother Stanley to call the house many times from the dairybarn to check the score while Ron was cooking.

You could often find Ron in the barn holding and talking to his baby goats and lambs. His brother Nick often laughed and called him Dr. Dolittle.

He took great pride in all the litters of Great Pyrenees pups that were born on the farm.

With the help of his brothers one night when a storm was coming in, he just knew they had to move the pups to a safer spot. He stated afterward that she was not a very smart mother, but used some more choice words to express his disappointment in her.

It was not uncommon for the schools to bring the young children out to the farm for a tour and Ron was always the tour guide.

The children would send colored pictures thanking Ron and the brothers for letting them visit.

He proudly displayed all the artwork all over the house and knew who each child was as well as their parents. Ron loved people, especially his many high school friends, but didn’t mind making a truckload of new friends along the way.

He was a member of the Okarche Knights of Columbus, Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the United Suffolk Sheep Association.

Ron is survived by his brothers Nick Annuschat of the home and Larry Annuschat of Okarche; and sisters Vicki Marks (Terry) of Omega, Sandy Raupe (Richard) of Okarche, Denise Meyer (Mike) of Salina, Kan., and Jackie Walta (Chris) of Kingfisher.

He is also survived by his loving nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces who were such a big part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Ruth Annuschat and his brothers Paul, Stanley and David.

Ron will surely be missed by his family and friends, but will be remembered for his loud laughter, love for his family, friends and for all of God’s wonders.

A private graveside service for immediate family was Saturday, Nov. 7, at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Okarche. It was officiated by Father Cory Stanley and Pastor James Inman.

Services are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service, Kingfisher.

Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Center of Family Love and First Baptist Church all of Okarche.