Dana Earl Levisay

Dana Levisay was born on October 25, 1948, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Walter Levisay and Billie (Rackley) Levisay. He passed on January 1, 2025.

Dana attended school in Payson, OK, through the sixth grade. After his family moved to Shawnee in 1960, he attended school in Shawnee and graduated from Shawnee High School with the class of 1966.

He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at OBU, he played baseball for the Bison, helping to win a conference championship. He also coached baseball for one season at St. Gregory's Junior College.

Dana served on active duty in the United States Navy Reserve from 1971 to 1973 in San Diego, CA. During this time he served with "Project Homecoming," which welcomed returning POWs from Vietnam. He had the honor of taking prisoner statements from Admiral Stockdale, who later became a candidate for Vice President.

He married Judith (Hill) on March 17, 1974. They had one daughter, Shelley Lynne. Their marriage ended in 1996.

During these years he completed a master's degree from Central State University in elementary education and a business degree from Seminole Junior College.

Dana joined the United States Army in 1975 and served in the field artillery at Fort Sill, OK, and Augsburg, Germany, as a fire direction specialist.

He retired from the Shawnee Post Office in 2009 after 30 years of government service. He was also co-owner of L & H Janitorial Service from 1979-1995.

Dana was a lifelong sports fan and participant. He was an active bowler for 60 years, averaging as high as 213 in league play, which allowed him to be (mistakenly) listed as Top Women's Bowler in Oklahoma City. He acted as league secretary for about 20 years. In addition, he bowled (2) 300 games and had 5 holes-in-one at the Elks Golf Course.

He is meeting with his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends in heaven today.

Dana gave his soul to Jesus at Meeker First Baptist in 1958. He has been an active member of Liberty Baptist Church since 1974. He loved to sing for the Lord's glory and bring a smile to faces through a joke.

He is survived by his daughter Shelley, aunt Nadine Manning, and numerous cousins and dear friends.

A special thanks to those friends who helped him through hospital stays: Shannon Flowers, Mary Gondos, Carol Moiser, and Cynthia Hardin.

~ Written by Dana ~

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Liberty Baptist Church. 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Gideons International or your favorite charity.