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Thomas J. Fuksa © Enid News and Eagle 04-2012 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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WAUKOMIS — Mass of Christian burial for Thomas J. Fuksa, 85, of Waukomis, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 19, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bison, with Rev. Joseph H. Arledge and Rev. Garry Vincent officiating. Interment will follow in Waukomis Cemetery. A vigil will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Thomas was born April 13, 1927, in Bison, Okla., the son of John Louis and Agnes Taborsky Fuksa.
He attended Bison Public schools.
He was united in marriage to Norma Dean Stutz Oct. 10, 1950, in Bison.
He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, serving during the WWII era. He attended basic training at Buckley Field in Aurora, Colo., and was stationed for active duty on Adak of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. He received the WWII Victory Medal.
His lifelong occupation was farming and carpentry. He was a former member of Waukomis Lion’s Club and served on the Waukomis City Planning Board. Mr. Fuksa enjoyed camping and doing woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Dean of the home; one daughter, Cynthia Lambert-Smith and husband Phil of Drumright, Okla.; one son, Mark Fuksa and wife Daria of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; four grandchildren, Dustin Lambert, Katie Biswell, John Fuksa and Michelle Fuksa; and a great-grandson, Krew Biswell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alfred; and sister, Mildred.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bison, Waukomis United Methodist Church or Hospice Circle of Love.
(Submitted by family)
Norma Dean Stutz Fuksa © Enid News and Eagle 09-2016 Submitted by: Glenn
© Enid News and Eagle
The Mass of Christian Burial for Norma Dean Stutz Fuksa, 84, Waukomis, is 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bison, with Father Ed Menasco as celebrant. Interment follows in the Waukomis Cemetery. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Norma Dean was born Sept. 12, 1932 in Bison, and passed away Sept. 18, 2016. She was a graduate of Waukomis High School, where she played basketball.
Norma Dean was united in marriage to Thomas J. Fuksa on Octo. 10, 1950, in Bison, and he preceded her in death April 19, 2012. They made their home in Waukomis, and farmed and raised cattle in the Bison area. Norma Dean worked in accounting administration for Coca Cola Bottling Company in Enid, and Computer Sciences Corporation at Vance Air Force Base, until she retired in 2002. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Bison. Her hobbies included crocheting and she will be remembered for making homemade jams, jellies, salsa and pickling. She participated in numerous local craft shows over the years.
Her favorite pastime included watching the OKC Thunder and 'coaching' them how to play from the comfort of her recliner. She also enjoyed college football and basketball while 'critiquing' the officials.
Survivors include her daughter Cindy Lambert-Smith (Fuksa) and husband, Phil, of Drumright; son Mark Fuksa and wife, Daria, of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; four grandchildren, Dustin Lambert, Katie Biswell, John Fuksa, and Michelle Fuksa; and two great-grandsons, Krew and Dash Biswell; and a sister, Carrol Fuksa, of Enid.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Amanda Stutz; and her brother-in-law, Wilfred Fuksa.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Bison, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. On-line condolences may be left at www.LadusauEvans.com.
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