VERNON CHODRICK
After graduation from high school, I went on a harvest crew that summer. When I got home, I joined the army with David Dow. I was stationed at Oak Mountain in San Fernando Valley California for 2 years, then served 1 year in Korea at an Air Defense Command there. Came home in the fall of 1963 and went to work for Bill Sturdevant Plumbing for 10 years. Dad opened Chodrick Plumbing and I worked for him for 10 years. I took over the business when he retired and still operate it now.
Met my wife, Wynne in October 1965 and married in May 1966. We have two daughters. Shelly is a legal secretary, married to Jim Hager. They have grandson A.J. and step-grandchildren, Michael,Eli and Jill, and 3 step-great grand children. Our daughter Marla is a kindergarten teacher, married to Ryan Fuxa, drug dog officer for EPD. They have our two grandsons, Tucker and Wyatt. I enjoy hunting elk in Colorado every year. I am an officer in Garfield Rifle Association. We have lived in Enid all our married life, have a RV and love to go camping and enjoy riding ATV.
Vernon Chodrick Obituary:
Vernon Everett Chodrick, Jr., was born on September 24, 1942 to Vernon Sr. and Lucy Robertson Chodrick in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away July 20, 2024 in Enid, Oklahoma with his family by his side. He moved with his family several times before Enid became his home. Vernon graduated from Enid High School with the class of 1960. He made lasting friendships during his school years that are still in place today. Vernon joined the Army and served in munitions from 1960 to 1963. He spent time in Korea during his service time. On May 7, 1966, he married Winifred (Wynne) Ring. They were married 52 years until her passing in 2019. From that union, two daughters, Shelly and Marla were born. Vernon was serving as the VFW Post Commander until his traumatic brain injury in January. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoying elk hunting trips to Colorado and fishing anywhere he could. Vernon enjoyed Friday night dinners at the Moose with dear friends. He as known to be a daredevil on trails with his ATV. Vernon was a member of the Waukomis Christian Church, where he served on the board. He went into the plumbing business with his dad. He eventually took it over until his retirement. Even in retirement, he worked. He never stayed idle.
Vernon is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Shelly and Jim Hager and Marla and Ryan Fuxa; grandchildren, Michael Hart, Eli Hager, Jill Linn, AJ Hager, Tucker Fuxa and Wyatt Fuxa; bonus grandchildren, Adam and Kelsey Elliott and Claire; great grandchildren, Talyn Hager, Megan Hart and Bryson Hart; Sisters, Merry Leggett of Milton, Georgia and Teresa and husband, Bill Bigham of Amarillo, Texas; brother Norman Chodrick of Amarillo, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Barry Ring and Eddie Ring; beloved dog, Murphy; nieces, nephews and friends.