Tommy James

Edler

Tommy James Edler was born September 3rd, 1951 in Elk City, Oklahoma to Regina (Merz) and Alphonse "Hon" Edler. He passed away Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 in Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 7 days.

Tommy grew up on the family farm south of Canute, Oklahoma. He attended Canute Public Schools and farmed with his cousin, Jimmy at the age of 16. He joined the Army National Guard and served stateside for six years. Tommy was married to Glenna (Snowder) at St. Matthew Catholic Church on June 4th, 1971. They made their home in Canute where they began their family until 1983 when they moved to the family farm where they continued to raise their family and reside.Tommy worked at Goodyear until he began his career in the Oil and Natural Gas industry. He entered the work force as a floor hand and worked his way up to tool pusher until his retirement in 2013 at the age of 62. During his retirement, Tommy spent the majority of the time at the EZ Stop and then made his way back to the farm to take care of the daily chores. Tommy, arguably, enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren more than his children. He also enjoyed watching Gunsmoke, going on cruises, camping, and sending Tik Tok's to his family and friends but always failed to reply to a simple text.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Cecil and Joseph Edler.

Tommy is survived by his wife, Glenna, of the home; 4 daughters, Kristi Burks and husband, Gary, Elk City, OK, Jennie Bullard and husband, Blake, Elk City, OK, Kimberly Garza and husband, Mike, Elk City, OK, and Katie Bartlett and husband, Robert, Canute, OK; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Matthew Catholic Church or St. Matthew Food Bank @ 3001 E State Hwy 66, Elk City, OK 73644