Gerald Altenhofel

Gerald Lynn Altenhofel, 72, of Cordell, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord on October 28, 2022, in Cordell, Oklahoma. Gerald was born to Bill and Teresa (Green) Altenhofel on March 24, 1950, in Elk City, Oklahoma. He grew up and attended the Canute Catholic school till it closed and graduated from Elk City High School in 1968. Gerald met the love of his life Lindsay Copeland and married her on November 1, 1975, in Cordell, Oklahoma. Together they had 6 Children: Nathan, Brian, Tesa and 3 angels in heaven. Gerald was the owner of Bathcrest of SW Okla., where he worked until his retirement. He met many people through his work and many friendships were formed through his years as the bathtub guy. Gerald and Lindsay were faithful members of the First Baptist Cordell and Gerald went on many mission trips across the US and Mexico with the Baptist Men and Church. He served in the sound booth for as long as he was able. He was an avid fisherman and had taken every opportunity given to him to go fishing. He had a story for just about every cast he had made. He looked forward to his yearly fishing trip with Brian and his countless trips with friends. He was immensely proud of all the accomplishments of all five of his kids. He enjoyed many things in his life but what brought him the most joy was being a grandpa. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.


Gerald is survived by his wife, Lindsay Altenhofel, of the home
Son: Nathan Lynn Altenhofel, of Bethany
Son and daughter: Brian and Stephanie Altenhofel, of El Reno
Daughter and son: Tesa and Levi Jones, of Cordell,
Granddaughter, Emerson Jones and grandson, Oran Jones,
Mother-in-law, Joyce Copeland, of Cordell,
Brother-in-law, Rick Copeland, brother and sister-in-law, Scott, and Vickie Copeland,
Cousins who were like siblings, Bobbie Spitz, Carolyn Schumacher, Gail Mahl, Holly Duke, and Sam Green, and many other cousins, nephews, nieces, and countless friends.


He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill, and Teresa Altenhofel, his 3 angels in heaven, and father-in-law, Bob Copeland.

Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2022
First Baptist Church
Cordell, Oklahoma

Visitation: 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2022
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Cordell, Oklahoma
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Cordell, Oklahoma

Interment: Erick Cemetery
Erick, Oklahoma

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home - Cordell