Louis Folks

Louis was born November 30, 1915 at Hydro, OK. He went to be with the Lord August 8, 2007 in Vinita, OK. He attended the Hydro Public Schools and graduated in 1933. He graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1937. He received his Master's Degree in Business and Economics at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas and completed class work toward a Doctorate in Education from Oklahoma State University. He entered military service in 1940 with the 45th Division of the Oklahoma National Guard from Weatherford. He was honorably discharged from military service in February 1946 with a rank of Captain. He taught in public schools, also at Central State University, Edmond, and Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford. In October 16, 1942 at Dalhart, Texas he married Esther Klemme from Clinton, Oklahoma. They had two children, Ronald L., and, Brenda Joy. In 1961, he entered the insurance business and moved to Alva. He continued work until 2002. Louis was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Homebuilders Sunday School class, and Methodist Men. He was a member of Lion's Club. He served on the Northwest Technical Center Board of Education for thirty years. He also served on the Alva Senior Citizen Board, and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Louis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, Father, Frank Folks, Mother, Ova Kidd Folks, two older brothers, Charles, and Jess, one older sister, Ila Mae Martin, and one younger brother, James. He is survived by his son, Ronald Folks of Kemah, TX, his daughter and her husband Brenda and Scott Riggenbach of Grand Lake Towne, OK., four grandchildren and their spouses and children: Rhonda and Steve Wojcik, and their son Jake, of Perry, OK. Christine and Craig Harp, and their children Cortney, Emily, and Regan, of Harrison, AR., Jeff and Dwana Riggenbach of Tulsa, OK, and Jennifer and Randy Luce of Tulsa, OK. One brother Eugene Folks and his wife, Virginia of Pittsburgh, Pa. One sister, Pauline Gottman, Sarasota, FL. And several nephews, nieces, and many other relatives and friends. PDF Printable Version

Louis Folks

November 30, 1915 - August 8, 2007