Gerold W. Finckler – Superior Telegram

Gerold W. Finckler, born April 1st, 1932, formerly of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 2nd, 2025, at the age of 93.  He was active in all sports in Superior, and even coached youth football, basketball, and baseball.  He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and loved golfing.  He excelled at golf, achieving three holes-in-one.  In Superior, he was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

Gerold worked for the Superior Refinery (Murphy Oil) in Superior and was transferred to El Dorado, Arkansas in 1977, where he and his wife, Dorothy, spent many happy years.  Gerold started working for Murphy Oil in March 1962, and retired on October 31st, 1992 after serving 31 years with the company.  In 2012, they moved to Broken Arrow, OK.  He played a lot of golf and also did woodworking projects.

Gerold is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, with whom he would have celebrated 72 years of marriage on June 4th.  He is also survived by: his son, Gerold W. Finckler Jr. of Broken Arrow, OK; his daughter, Terri L. (Tom) Kaiser of Hayden, Idaho; sister, Delores Hintz; and grandchildren, Aaron and Amanda Kaiser; great grandchildren, Brett and Bailey Kaiser.

Gerold was preceded in death by: his parents, Frank and Gladys Finckler; and brothers, Charles and Elmer Finckler.

Gerold will be buried in Superior, Wisconsin at a later date.  Moore Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com