Trecyl June Scherler

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday July, 16 at Western Hills Church of Christ in Lawton, OK. Interment at 1:00 pm at Walters Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home.

Trecyl June (Daugherty) Scherler was born at home in Grandfield, Oklahoma, on September 30, 1930, and passed away July 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family while listening to her favorite hymn. A woman of deep faith, enduring resilience, and quick wit, she leaves behind a legacy as wide and rooted as the plains she called home.

She grew up in a time when school let out so kids could pick cotton, and hard work was a way of life. Trecyl met Marvin while attending school in Ahpeatone, west of Walters, and together, they built a life, a family, and a farm grounded in shared values, laughter, and faith. Married for 66 years, they showed us what a committed, enduring love can look like. Their partnership was full of grit and good humor. Both were tenacious and spunky, never ones to sit quietly on the sidelines. Whether traveling for work or pleasure, eating Sunday lunch at Salas, or watching mysteries side by side, they kept each other laughing and on their toes. They were proud and longtime members of the Walters Church of Christ.

She was a tireless worker, whether she was driving the school bus in Ahpeatone, tending to the farm, or caring for those around her. She took pride in doing her own yard work and loved her roses and crepe myrtles in bloom. She created a beautiful home and was especially known for her famous fried chicken and homemade bread. “Handy as a pocket on a shirt”, she did what needed doing, no matter the job, no complaints.

She lived by the motto, “If it is to be, it’s up to me,” but never pointed fingers “because there’s always three pointing back.” Whether she was serving lunch to the farmers or offering her signature encouragement, “You’re a jewel”, Trecyl made people feel seen and loved. She could always make you laugh, blowing straw wrappers across the table, showing off her yo-yo skills, folding paper airplanes for the grandkids, or exclaiming her signature “Ach du liebe!”

After Marvin’s passing, Trecyl moved to Brookridge, where she quickly became known for her love of games, especially her favorite card game, “Garbage,” which she taught to anyone willing to learn. During these years, she joined her family at Western Hills Church of Christ, where she was welcomed with open arms.

In her words, life was “just a happenin’,” but she made sure it was one worth showing up for. She hosted, fed, raised, and mentored generations. Many of us are here because of her. She lived a blessed life and covered her burdens with faith and prayer.

Trecyl was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Scherler; her parents, James and Vivian “Sam” Daugherty; her siblings James Daugherty Jr., Dorothy Maitlin, and Jerry Daugherty; her daughter June Cromwell; her son Doug Scherler; and grandson Cade Cromwell.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Kimberlie Scherler; son-in-law Roger Cromwell; daughter-in-law Michelle Scherler; sister-in-law Beth Barnhart; grandchildren Charisa (Steve) Winfrey, Jeremy (Joey) Scherler, Holly (Clay) McKinney, Ryan (Emily) Scherler, Summer (Rob) Thiele, Jill Scherler, Kacie (Zach) Scherler-Abney, Taylor (Donalynn) Scherler, Sydney (Ross) Reeves, and Violet Scherler; great-grandchildren Mallory and Oliver Winfrey, Jorja and Jewel Scherler, Avery Cromwell, Logan, Keaton, and Cooper McKinney, Jocelyn, Finnegan, and Piper Scherler, Roger Thiele, Jamison and Annamarie Scherler, Sylvie Jo Scherler-Abney, Warren Reeves; and her first great-great-grandchild on the way, Harper June Cromwell; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Walters Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 485, Walters, OK 73572