Herschel Edgar Minshall

March 19, 1922 - August 18, 2019

Herschel Edgar Minshall, 97, entered into eternal rest on August 18, 2019 surrounded by the love of his family. Herschel was born on March 19, 1922 in Tryon, Oklahoma to Ed and Hazel Minshall. Herschel was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Velma and Vesta, two brothers Kenneth and Clyde and the love of his life Melba. He is survived by his son Ron and his wife Paulette of Oklahoma City, daughter Pam Harper and her husband Tom of Houston, four grandsons, five great grandchildren and an abundance of loving nieces and nephews. Herschel served in the US Army during World War II in the 115th Chemical Company. He was part of the chemical warfare unit that arrived during the D Day invasion, He never talked much about what went on but he was a proud Veteran. He loved to travel to New York for their many reunions. Herschel retired after 37 years in 1985 from OG&E where he was Superintendent of the Underground Department. He was a charter member of Sunny Lane United Methodist Church and was active with the Methodist Men. Herschel was a 57 year member of Del City Masonic Lodge as well as 50 year member of Del City Eastern Star. Herschel and Melba were members of the Rollin’ Okies where they traveled around the country in their motor home. They were also volunteers with the Christmas Connection for over 20 years. Herschel was known by many names. Herschel, Uncle Herschel, Dad, Grandpa, Pawpaw, Mitch and Rach. If you worked with him you knew him as Mitch and if you grew up with him you knew him as Rach. Herschel could make or fix anything. He was always the first to volunteer to help others. He was active with Ron in scouting and baseball and never missed a band concert with either of his children. The family would like to thank the staff of Village on the Park and OU Medical Center for their love and kindness to our Dad. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Sunny Lane UMC Roofing Campaign. Please mail your check to Sunny Lane United Methodist Church, 2020 S Sunnylane, Del City, OK 73115