Malcolm Deisenroth

Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. was born April 24, 1924, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Malcolm Deisenroth, Sr. and Mary Eppinger Deisenroth. In his adolescence, the family moved to St. Charles, Missouri where he graduated from St. Charles High School. Malcolm graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1944 with a degree in Geological Engineering. In 1948, Malcolm formed a partnership with John R. Crain as Consulting Geologists and eventually independent oil and gas producers. This successful partnership spanned 53 years. In 1984, he and his family began a new oil & gas endeavor with the establishment of Deisenroth Gas Products, Inc., which remains active to this day. Malcolm's business interests extended to other industries. In 1963, he was elected Chairman of University National Life Insurance. In 1983, Malcolm became Chairman of Bank of Tulsa and remained in that position until the Bank was sold to First National Bank of Tulsa. Beginning in 1991, he began long term service as a member of the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority. Malcolm's true passion was service to the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma and numerous community and charitable endeavors. For over 40 years, he served as a financial advisor to the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma. Malcolm headed numerous successful fund raising activities for the Diocese. In 1985, he was given the Diocesan Bishop's Award for Vision. Malcolm served as a member of the Board of Trustees for St. Simeon's Episcopal Home in Tulsa. In that capacity, he co-chaired the fund drive that helped plan, design and build a nationally acclaimed Alzheimer's Disease unit. In 1993, Malcolm was recognized by the American Association of Homes for the Aging as its National Trustee of the Year. The Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas was also the focus of Malcolm's interest and energy. For years he served as an advisor to that organization and was the beneficiary of an Honorary Doctorate degree from the institution. Malcolm and his wife, Pat, were among the original founding families of St. John's Episcopal Church in Tulsa. Malcolm served numerous terms as a member of the Vestry and as Junior Warden. Additionally, he attended many National General Conventions of the Episcopal Church as both a representative of St. John's Church and the Episcopal Diocese. In the latter part of his life, Malcolm became an ardent supporter of Monte Cassino School, the Benedictine Sisters and St. Joseph Monastery. His contributions to the Performing Arts Center, Elementary Library, and campus landscape reflect his faith, love and appreciation for children, education, educators and the support his family received from the Catholic Church as a young boy in St. Charles, Missouri. Malcolm's personal interests were varied, ranging from raising purebred cattle to the support of University of Tulsa athletics. Malcolm was an active collector of antiques with an emphasis on American and European toys. His collection of tin toys was recognized as one of the most outstanding in the United States. The hallmark of Malcolm's life was his simple, straight forward dedication to helping people. For several years, he served as a youth baseball and football coach. In this capacity, he became a life-long friend and mentor to many of the young men that he coached. Malcolm was always ready to help someone in need and did so without any expectation of recognition or reward. To him, all people were equal and he made no distinctions based on social status or wealth. His lasting legacy will be the impact that he had on people and his concern for the well being of his family and community. Malcolm was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Pat; his parents, Malcolm and Mary Deisenroth; his sister Doris Theobald and her husband, Charles; and his daughter, Kathy Smith. He is survived by sons Craig and Oakley; daughter Mary; grandchildren Lauren, Grant, Angela and Mike; sister Lois May and her daughter Susan, her husband Jeff and their daughter, Mary; nephew Alan Theobald, his wife Winnie and their daughter Meg; and good friends, Rosa and Tito Soto. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John Episcopal Church in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memory Center at St. Simeon's Episcopal Home of Tulsa. Moore's Rosewood 918-744-1202 www.moorefuneral.com

Malcolm Deisenroth

April 24, 1924 - April 2, 2016