Matthew Wyatt Duschel of Howe, Oklahoma was born September 17, 1998 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Chad Eric and Melissa Ann (Gage) Duschel and passed away on April 18, 2022 surrounded by his family in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 23.
He is survived by:
His wife:
Savana (Cox) Duschel of the home
One daughter:
Ava Michelle Duschel of the home
His father:
Chad Duschel and wife Jessica of Bentonville, Arkansas
His mother:
Melissa (Gage) Duschel of Poteau, Oklahoma
Two sisters:
Abby Duschel of Bentonville, Arkansas
Scoute Duschel of Bentonville, Arkansas
One brother:
Jack Duschel of Poteau, Oklahoma
Two step-sisters:
Makayla Rhodes
Paige Brown
Two half-brothers:
Tyler Duschel
Zachary Duschel
One step-brother:
Matthew Rhodes
His mother-in-law and father-in-law:
Michael and Lisa Cox of Heavener, Oklahoma
One sister-in-law:
Emily Cox and fiancé Ian McKinney of Heavener, Oklahoma
Numerous other relatives and a host of many friends
Matthew was a 2017 graduate of Heavener High School and a Motorman in the oilfield. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Wister Fire Department and a member of the Green Country Cowboy Church. Matthew was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hog hunting and running dogs. Matthew was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. Matthew will be deeply missed by all whom loved and knew him.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Green Country Cowboy Church in Wister, Oklahoma with Brother Hank Miller officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Bryce Holt, Ryker Holt, Bryce Tolleson, Aaron Capell, Taylor Meeks, and Derek Chavez.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Wister Fire Department
Viewing will be from Noon until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday; 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday; and 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Friday. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
To sign Matthew’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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