Frank Arthur Coker Glenpool, Oklahoma Obituary

Frank Arthur Coker

Seating for the funeral service will be limited due to the current event. Please be respectful of the efforts to keep social distancing. The service will be streamed through Facebook Live. The live feed will be able to be viewed prior to the funeral service beginning at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 14. https://www.facebook.com/SchaudtFuneralService/ The visitation for Frank will be Wednesday, May 13 from 12-5pm and the funeral will be on Thursday, May 14th at 11:00 AM with a burial at Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove to follow around 1:00PM Frank Arthur Coker, 74, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020 in Tulsa, OK after a long illness due to a degenerative disease. He was born in Prague, OK on March 27, 1946, the son of George and Maudie (Bryan) Coker. He spent his childhood being raised in Oklahoma. His ability to make everyone feel comfortable, secure and loved were his greatest strengths. Through his life he has done many things, he served in the U.S. Army, worked for the U.S. Secret Service and later in life he worked for Georgia Pacific Plant. Some of Frank's favorite things to do were play golf with his step-daughter Jennifer, watch football (OU was his favorite) and watching baseball. Frank was happily married twice. His first wife has passed away in 2003. He was a stepfather to her 2 sons (Michael and Neal) and a step-grandfather to her grandchildren: Janet, Jj, Jennifer. In 2005, he went on a trip to the Ukraine with his friend Kalvin and met his second wife Nataliia. He married her in 2007 and became the stepfather to his wife’s daughter Natalia and a wonderful step-grandfather to her grandchildren: Daniel, Michael, Eva and Ella. Frank set an exemplary example as a husband, father and grandfather. He was spiritually strong and compassionate, and had a clever sense of humor. Above all, he loved and cherished his family and friends. We will miss him more than words can express. Frank is survived by his wife, Nataliia; his step-children, Natalia Melnik and Michael Wyckoff; his step-grandchildren, Daniel, Michael, Eva, Ella (Melnik), Jennifer Porter (Wyckoff), Janet Rodrigues (Wyckoff), Jj Leeann La Bella (Wyckoff). He is predeceased by his parents, Maudie and George Coker; his first wife Rose Mary; and his step-son Neal Wyckoff. Frank leaves a legacy of love and integrity with his family and those who knew him. He has left behind wonderful memories of a loving husband, grandfather, and father. We are grateful for each and every day we got to see his glowing smile, and for the lessons learned and all the jokes we shared.
March 27, 1946 - May 10, 202003/27/194605/10/2020
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May 12, 2020
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James M Coker
August 17, 2020
Frank is my first cousin. I'm 6 years older than he. The last thing we said to each other (on the phone) was "I love you Cuz!". He and I only got to really know each other the last 20 years of his life. We took trips to Arkansas where our ancestors spent most of their... Continue Reading
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Reta Little
August 10, 2020
Uncle Frank had a sister Wanda Jo(Coker )Little and a large family of neices and nephews who loved him. We were not told of his passing and we're heart broken Here is Uncle Frank and his sister Wanda Jo. RIP uncle ratfink. I miss you
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Michael Wyckoff
May 13, 2020
From Michael Wyckoff: Frank, was one of the finest persons I have ever known I was proud to call him my stepfather. He was a loving caring person. He always took care of his family. He had Good ethics and always gave good intelligent wise advice. I loved and respected h... Continue Reading
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Richard and Pam Roach
May 12, 2020
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James and Linda Neal
May 12, 2020
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Linda Neal
May 12, 2020
My condolences to all of Franks's family. I always enjoyed going over to visit him in Locust Grove during the three stages of his life when I knew him. I only remember meeting Frank with Rosemary a couple of times but once it was a lively, funny visit. I remember him ma... Continue Reading
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Joyce Vigansky
May 12, 2020
Yes I remember Frank. I only met him once but he truly loved Rosemary and was very nice. I never met his new wife and daughter. He was about my age.He use to keep in touch with me by email but lost touch with him after he remarried. He was really a nice guy.
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Joyce Vigansky
May 12, 2020
Yes I remember Frank. I only met him once but he truly loved Rosemary and was very nice. I never met his new wife and daughter. He was about my age.He use to keep in touch with me by email but lost touch with him after he remarried. He was really a nice guy.
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Janet Rodriguez
May 12, 2020
My grandfather was the most genuine, kind hearted man. He was a sweet big bear who cared deeply for others well being beyond his own. He was self sacrificing, loving, funny, hard working and took care of his family. Anyone who knew him was truely blessed. Iam thankfull t... Continue Reading
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Linda Evans
May 12, 2020
Uncle Frank you and I had a great relationship, sometimes Aunt Rosemary would come across the street and tell me it was time to go home, I did too she was really mad at me, Mark and I (making out, lol). You were sitting in your chair just smiling at me because you were t... Continue Reading
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Linda Evans
May 12, 2020
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Jennifer and Matthew Porter
May 12, 2020
Heavenly and Harmony

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