Frank Priegel, Sr.

Frank Edward Priegel, Sr., 75, prominent Okmulgee citizen, died in Okmulgee on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma on May 2, 1934 to Harold Osborne and Francis Beryl (McGowan) Priegel. Mr. Priegel was very involved in Okmulgee most of his life. He was owner and broker of the Priegel Real Estate Company, being licensed for over 40 years. He was an Okmulgee City Councilman from 1963 until 1965 when he became Mayor of Okmulgee until 1971. He was a board member of the First National Bank of Okmulgee, and had been a board member of the Okmulgee Memorial Hospital and Foundation. Frank was involved in partnerships and sole ownership in several properties and businesses during his career. His memberships included the The Okmulgee Masonic Lodge #199, Scottish Rite Consistory in McAlister, member of The Bedouin Shrine Temple, The Royal Order of Jesters Court 99, and the First Baptist Church. His parents, a sister Margie Ball and his Wife Ann Priegel preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons; Frank Jr. and wife Kim Priegel of Okmulgee, Brian and wife Brenda Priegel of Okmulgee, and Keith Priegel of Morris, his first wife Jane Priegel of Broken Arrow, brother in law Lemuel Ball of Claremore, five grandchildren; Paul and wife Kayla Priegel, Kaley Cook, Sarah Kaitlin Priegel, Patience Jane Priegel, and William Henry Priegel. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 4, 2010 at 2 pm at the First Baptist Church in Okmulgee with Dr. Dennis Taylor and Rev. Jerry Fielder officiating. Burial will follow in the Okmulgee Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday 1-6 pm at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home. The Priegel family will be available at the funeral home 4-6 pm on Sunday. Casketbearers will be Nevyle Cable, Terry Bemis, Fred Harlan, Jack Harlan, Dr Gill Graham, Duaine Janzen, Calvin Harned, and Greg Marriott. Honorary Casketbearers will be The Royal Order of Jesters Court 99, The Masonic Lodge #199, the members of The Bedouin Shrine Temple, and the First National Bank of Okmulgee Directors and Officers. The family suggests contributions in Frank’s name to the Shriners' Transportation Fund or the Boy Scouts of America.

Frank Priegel, Sr.

May 2, 1934 - December 30, 2009