William Duane Schlehuber was born October 14, 1941 on his grandparents' farm North of Morrison, OK to Duane and Ada (Long) Schlehuber. He graduated from Webster High School, Class of 1959 and started his career as a Draftsman at Flint Steel in Tulsa.

He always said the best day of his life was December 23, 1962, because he met his future wife, Barbara Louise Elliott. They married on July 6, 1963. During their 57-year marriage, they welcomed three children: Brian in 1965, Brenda in 1968, and Becky in 1969. They also have three grandsons, two granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, and another one on the way.

Bill enjoyed golfing, Western TV and movies, especially John Wayne, and of course anything he did with Barbara.

He retired from Nooter-Erikson in November, 2003.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; one brother; three children; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and many friends. He died at home as he wished on the evening of March 1, 2021. He was 79 years old.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Building Homes for Heroes in honor of injured service members.

Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233