Dale Eugene Buchfink was born December 5, 1936, in Kismet, Kansas, to John and Lenora Hildebrand Buchfink. He died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 87 years. Dale completed his secondary education in Collinsville, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Collinsville High School Class of 1955. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Army. Dale was married June 25, 1971, in Owasso, Oklahoma, to Zelda Ruth Cargill. He spent his early working life as a farmer and followed the wheat harvest working for multiple farmers around the Collinsville and Oologah areas. He did this well into his 30’s before starting his career in shipping and managing a warehouse in Tulsa. Dale enjoyed a variety of pastimes but was a man of simple interests, especially manicuring and working in his yard. He was affectionately known to his grandchildren and “Papa Dale”.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His wife of over 52 years; Zelda, of the home
Son; Jason Buchfink and wife Sarah, of Collinsville, Oklahoma
Grandchildren; Josh Buchfink and wife Randi, of Owasso, Oklahoma
Jeffrey Buchfink and wife Shana, of Collinsville, Oklahoma
Great grandsons; Bellamy Buchfink
Twins, Kaiden and Ryker Buchfink
Sister; Helen Hamblin, of Oologah, Oklahoma
Brothers; Charles Buchfink, of Talala, Oklahoma
Daniel Buchfink, of Oologah, Oklahoma
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lenora Buchfink, and siblings, John Buchfink, Betty Clow, Norman Sappington, Ted Buchfink, Marvin Buchfink, Harry Dean Buchfink, and Richard Buchfink.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Leonard Pirtle officiating. Serving as casket bearers will be Joshua Buchfink, Jeffrey Buchfink, Larry Hamblin, Johnny Hamblin, Mark Moffet, and Jason Baker. Honorary casket bearers will be Charles Buchfink and Daniel Buchfink. Committal service and interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
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Dale Eugene Buchfink December 5, 1936 – January 9, 2024
