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November 12, 2022 News/Obits The Elk City News -3 Merritt Oilers play final football game of Gerald Altenhofel the season at home, gaining valuable Gerald Lynn Altenhofel, 72, of Cordell, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord on Octo- experience for the young squad ber 28, 2022, in Cordell, Okla- homa. Gerald was born to Bill and Teresa (Green) Altenhofel on March 24, 1950, in Elk City, Oklahoma. He grew up and By Shonda Little ‘The final score was 40-19. He added, “This was the last game of attended the Canute Catholic the season. We had high hopes of making Coach Barrett Richardson said, “We school till it closed and graduat- ‘The Merritt Oilers had several tough played well despite the outcome. OUr the playoffs this year with the group we ed from Elk City High School in sreaks throughout the season, but played kids are tough and played hard the entire have, but just didn’t pan out. The return- 1968. Gerald met the love of his aard and excited fans throughout. game. Football means a lot to these guys, ing players understand the work they will life Lindsay Copeland and mar- In their final game of the season, the and they were not going out without a continue into the off-season and get ready tied her on November 1, 1975, Dilers hosted Fairview. fight.” for next year.” in Cordell, Oklahoma. Together daughter: Brian and Stephanie they had 6 Children: Nathan, Altenhofel, of El Reno Daugh- Brian, Tesa and 3 angels in ter and son: Tesa and Levi heaven. Gerald was the owner Jones, of Cordell, Granddaugh- New Life Retreat of Bathcrest of SW Okla., where he worked until his retirement. ter, Emerson Jones and grand- son, Oran Jones, Mother-in- He met many people through law, Joyce Copeland, of Cordell, Drug and Alcohol his work and many friendships Brother-in-law, Rick Copeland, were formed through his years brother and sister-in-law, Scott, as the bathtub guy. Gerald and and Vickie Copeland, Cousins Lindsay were faithful members who were like siblings, Bobbie of the First Baptist Cordell and Spitz, Carolyn Schumacher, Rehabilitation and Education Gail Mahl, Holly Duke, and Sam Gerald went on many mission Green, and many other cousins, trips across the US and Mex- nephews, nieces, and countless ico with the Baptist Men and friends. We can make up thousands need. The holidays should be keep. No one wants to worry ble. The longer they wait, the Church. He served in the sound He is preceded in death by of excuses for why we can’t do a joyous, happy, and relaxing about having a happy holiday worse it'll get. Many people booth for as longas he was able. his parents, Bill, and Teresa Al- something in life. Addicts do time. and what their loved one is go- have wanted treatment and He was an avid fisherman and tenhofel, his 3 angels in heaven, had taken every opportunity and father-in-law, Bob Cope- the same thing when seeking Most people still get stressed ing to do. They say they'll come waited until after the holidays given to him to go fishing. He land. the treatment they need. The out during the holidays. Know- to spend time with you or their only to end up never seeing a had a story for just about every Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., excuse they use this time of ing your loved ones’ uses is treatment center or another loved ones, then either don’t cast he had made. He looked Wednesday, November 2, 2022 year is “it’s the holidays, and hard enough; worrying about show up or show up and cause holiday. Don’t wait before it’s forward to his yearly fishing First Baptist © Church I want to spend time with my them during the holidays is a scene. too late. trip with Brian and his count- Cordell, Oklahoma family,” pulling on the heart- even more complicated. Ad- It's important you help your If you have a loved one less trips with friends. He was Visitation: 9 am. 8 p.m, strings of their family and dicts can be unpredictable. loved ones seek the treatment struggling with addiction, it is immensely proud of all the ac- Monday, October 31, 2022 Ray & Martha's Funeral avoiding getting the help they ‘They make promises they can’t they need as soon as possi- vitally important they get help complishments of all five of his Home before there is a tragedy. Con- kids. He enjoyed many things Cordell, Oklahoma tact us for assistance in getting in his life but what brought him 9a.m.-8p.m.,Tuesday, No- treatment for your loved one. the most joy was beinga grand- vember 1, 2022 pa. He will be dearly missed by Ray & Martha's Funeral Public Service To read more on the subject, visit: https://www.narcononnew- all who loved and knew him. Gerald is survived by his Home Cordell, Oklahoma Interment: Erick Cemetery wife, Lindsay Altenhofel, of the Erick, Oklahoma liferetreat.org/blog/the-dan- Under the direction of Ray Announcement home gerous-waiting-game.html Son: Nathan Lynn Alten- & Martha's Funeral Home - hofel, of Bethany. Son and Cordell ‘This holiday season, among the any easier. To learn more about the dangers many who struggle with addic- ‘The holidays can be stressful for of waiting visit: tion some will choose to wait until everyone, those struggling with ~_ a https://www.narcononnewlife- after the holidays to get the treat- addiction are at risk for getting retreat.org/blog/the-dangerous- ment that they need. Everyone arrested, injured, or overdosing. 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