John

Artussee

John Artussee, Jr., the first son and eldest of eight children born to John Sr. and Mary Ruth Artussee was born March 13, 1947 in Prineville, OR. He passed from this life on September 28, 2026 in Tulsa, OK.

John was raised in the Dustin-Weleetka area and received his education at Graham Schools, graduating as Valedictorian in May 1965. In August 1965 John enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge in May 1969.

John made his home in the Oklahoma City area and worked as a tree trimmer, pipeliner, and semi driver. In the late 1990's John returned to his roots to care for his mother and remained there until his death.

John was preceded in death by his parents, the mothers of his children Carol Lawton and Patricia Sweeden, wife Judith Artussee, granddaughter Ginny Horn, great grandsons Paxton Owens and Prestynn Maker.

John is survived by his children Leanne Schuppener (Jay) of Deerfield Beach, FL, Pete Artussee (Paula) of Pawhuska, OK, Adrian Horn (James Hendrix) of Pawhuska, OK and Rebecca Maker (Chris) of Hominy, OK. His grandchildren Jenna Erickson (Trent) of Deerfield Beach, FL, Josh Schuppener (Molly) of Boca Raton, FL, LeeAnna Artussee of Arkansas City, KS, Timothy Prochaska of Newkirk, OK, Hannah Horn of Alva, OK, Ryann Winterbower (Colby), Jalynn Horn, Tonni Horn, Alicienna Baldwin, Kendra Hendrix, all of Pawhuska, OK, Trevor Hendrix (Makenzie) of Catoosa, OK, Shawnna Jo of Brownsville, ME, Jacob Maker (Jazzmine) of Bartlesville, OK, Krislynn Maker, Kenna Maker, Remingtynn Maker, all of Hominy, OK, and Christy Stewart of Oklahoma City, OK. Thirteen great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, brothers Dan Artussee (Norma) of Henryetta, OK, Audie Artussee (Mandy) of Hectorville, OK and other siblings, and special family Tom and Teresa Farrow.

Viewing will be from 2-5 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Integrity Funeral Service.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 2, 2026 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Mitchell Taylor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Artussee Family Cemetery with military honors provided by the Muscogee Nation Honor Guard.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Maker, Chris Maker, Jason Horn, James Hendrix, Colby Winterbower, and Pete Artussee.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bubba Harjo, Bing Gann, Tom Farrow, and Jay Schuppener.

Services are under the care and direction of Integrity Funeral Service.