James Robert Mollenkopf

Mass of Christian Burial for James Robert Mollenkopf, age 85, of Muenster, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary and Vigil will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Mr. Mollenkopf passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 in Lawton, Oklahoma. James was born on October 5, 1936 to George Albert and Elizabeth (Steinberger) Mollenkopf in Cisco, Texas. James was the second oldest of four siblings: his brothers George Mollenkopf, Jr. and Howard Mollenkopf, and sister Joaline (Mollenkopf) Henscheid. James grew up mainly in Muenster, Texas. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School. James married Bernice (Walterscheid) on August 16, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster, Texas. He worked in the oil field until he went into business with his brother-in-law Tommy Walterscheid in January 1962. The business was name M&W Oil Field Supply Company located in Muenster, Texas. Several years later, James bought Tommy’s part of the business and was sole owner. He later sold it to his son, Mark, who in turn sold it when he retired. James enjoyed his family most of all. He loved to sit down and just visit with anyone, remembering funny moments from the past, or catching up on the goings-on in Muenster. James and Bernice enjoyed camping with friends Adam and Alma Wolf, Raymond and Angie Barnhill and their families. They enjoyed it so much; they bought a house at Aloha Garden near Big Mineral on Lake Texoma. They spent nearly every weekend at Texoma, spring through fall. James was an avid deer hunter and frequently hunted in South Texas with Walter ‘Hooker’ Grewing and friends. He was also on a deer lease by Saint Jo, Texas with his son Jay, daughter-in-law Chellie, and many other friends. He also loved working in his yard, picking pecans, and gardening. After he retired, James spent many weekends with his son and daughter-in-law in Anadarko, Oklahoma outside of Chickasha. He later moved in with Mark and Chellie who took excellent care of him. He truly enjoyed living with them and their dogs. James gave the dogs daily rides around the property – they all looked forward to it. He would sit on the porch to enjoy the fresh air and watched deer every day. In the winter, he would sit in his chair by the window to watch deer at the feeder. James became great friends with his daughter-in-law’s parents, Cary and Sara Clift of Chickasha. James is survived by his four children: daughter Lisa Gonzales of New Braunfels, Texas; son Mark (Chellie) Mollenkopf of Anadarko, Oklahoma; daughter Gay (Ronnie) Sandmann of Lindsay, Texas; and son Jay (Jean) Mollenkopf of Hickory Creek, Texas. Brother George (Leoba) Mollenkopf of Muenster, Texas; and brother Howard (Ruthie) Mollenkopf of Vancouver, Washington. Grandchildren Stacie (Luke) Myers, Avri (Anthony) Dipietro, Gonzalez, Brian (Megan) Sandmann, Corbin (Matthew) Thorley, Faith Mollenkopf, and Grace Mollenkopf. He also leaves behind ten great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his wife Bernice Mollenkopf; granddaughter Ann Marie Mollenkopf; son-in-law Alric Gonzalez; sister Joaline and her husband Virgil Henscheid. Pallbearers will be grandson Brian Sandmann; great grandson Mason Myers, nephews Kirk Mollenkopf, Hal Mollenkopf, Lonnie Henscheid, Mike Walterscheid, and family friends Harold Owen, and Stewart Hess. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Football Program at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Muenster, Texas.

James Robert Mollenkopf

October 5, 1936 - September 2, 2022