EARLY MUFON LEADER PASSES: Charles H. Crisel (1948-2024)

 

CRISEL, CHARLES H ,MSG (US ARMY, Retired)  | 1948 - 2024 | Obituary

MSG (Retired) Charles H. Crisel (April 30, 1948 - December 9, 2024)

MSG (Retired) Charles H. Crisel, 76, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on April 30, 1948, in Cushing, Oklahoma, he was the son of Raymond and Mary (Carpenter) Crisel.

Charles graduated from Cushing High School in 1966 and began a distinguished military career in the United States Army in 1967. He served his country with honor for 24 years, retiring in 1991 at the rank of Master Sergeant. His dedicated service earned him numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal w/Service Star, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal-8 and the Humanitarian Service Medal-Cuban. Charles also served during the Vietnam War, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Service Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm.

Following his military retirement, Charles continued his commitment to service as a civil servant on Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from 1991 until 2007 retiring as the Freight Branch Supervisor.

Charles is survived by his four children, Patrick E. Crisel, Anthony D. Crisel and Patricia, Kevin L. Crisel and Steven M. Crisel and wife Shannon; 25 grandchildren, Karl Crisel, Charles Crisel, Ayla Crisel, Rachel Crisel, Anthony Crisel, Aaron Crisel, Koti Donaldson, Alysia Roane, Cody Franklin, Kadie Franklin, Lily Franklin, Jessica Ward-Crisel, Casey Ward-Crisel, Jonathan Ward-Crisel, Mary Pollard, Linda Crisel, Trystan Crisel, Xariah Crisel, Korbin Crisel, Tymara Crisel, Jaxyn Crisel, Karsen Crisel, Nicholas Crisel, Jayden Mifflin and Zackery Mifflin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Crisel, wife Linda J. Crisel, and two sons, David A. Crisel and Eric J. Crisel.

He was also involved with MUFON.  Mindi Tautfest, past state director of Oklahoma MUFON had this to say: “…Charles Crisel passed away this week. He was a long time FI here in Oklahoma and my first partner in MUFON…I will miss our investigation road trips and deep talks. You were the best!”

SERVICE was held Monday, December 16, 2024/ 10:00 AM /Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel, Lawton, Oklahoma.

(Source: https://www.beckerfuneral.com)

Members Enjoyed a Great Time at OKC Meet-n-Greet

 

Lots of news, sharing, laughs and fun as members and spouses converged Sat. Oct. 5, 2024 at "Chicken-N-Pickle" in north OKC. First of several regular events planned for the Group.  Several of the new Field Investigators were given their certificates and individual and group photos of the F.I.'s for promotional purposes on the websites. 

OK MUFON Member in September 2024 issue of MUFON JOURNAL

 An article in the "FI Files" section was penned by Oklahoma MUFON member and field investigator, Marilyn A. Hudson (September, 2024). The piece, "Elevating the Game" suggests that the time might be right to proactively educate the public on how to watch the skies, what to note, and what to ignore. Harnessing a vast civilian volunteer group - armed with cameras and videos - could produce great results. 

Mindi Tautfest - Interview (2024)

 

DISCOVER MUFON WITH US: A Video Interview with Living Oklahoma,

 "Living Oklahoma" produced an informative video about MUFON in Oklahoma. (2024)

Field Investigators Meet-Up , Oct. 5, OKC

 👽 Beam Me Up for Some Fun🛸

Ever wondered if aliens prefer chicken or pickleball? Find out at our MUFON Oklahoma Field Investigator meeting & Meet & Greet!

For all Oklahoma MUFON Field Investigators.

**Date:** Saturday, October 5

**Time:** 1 PM - 3 PM (or whenever the time travelers decide to show up)

**Location:** Chicken and Pickle, Oklahoma City

8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 

Members are encouraged to wear their MUFON shirts and be prepared for photos!

Public Forum on Zoom, Aug 24, 2024

 2024 - August 24, CURIOUS ABOUT UFO/UAP IN OKLAHOMA?  2 hr Event by Oklahoma MUFON - Mutual UFO Network, VIA Zoom, Public · Anyone on or off Facebook.   Join us for an eye-opening MUFON Field Investigator Meeting now open to the public!  Learn about UFO/UAP sightings and investigations happening right here in our state. Dive into the unknown and meet the experts dedicated to unraveling these mysteries. We have our very own field investigator, Marilyn Hudson as a guest speaker and author on the subject. Curious minds and UFO enthusiasts alike are welcome. What to become a field investigator??? Let’s uncover the truth together!

Feel free to share with your friends! August Mufon meeting will be for field investigators from 10 AM-10:30am, then we will open it up for the public to join for the remainder of the time. Here’s the link!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81104556203