James "Keith" Schrick

  James Keith Schrick was born in Frederick, Oklahoma March 7, 1950, to Paul and Imogene Schrick. He married Dana Chapman January 1, 1972. He was a member of various boards across the Country: National Board of Directors Chianina Association 30+ years, Texas Chianina Association Board of Directors 20+ years, Texas Package Store Association Board of Directors 25+ years, Parker County Farm Bureau Board of Directors 20+ years, Hudson Oaks Town Council Alderman before the City of Hudson Oaks was created.

  A fourth-generation Farmer/Rancher, Keith has been involved in the beef industry all of his life. He showed Angus Heifers in FFA and that led him to Oklahoma State University where he received a B.S. Agriculture.

  Keith’s involvement with the Chianina breed began in June 1974 when he first started using Chianina Semen on commercial and Angus cows. From that start, he has raised percentage and full blood Chianina.

  Keith operated Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd. in Millsap, Texas, in partnership with his wife, Dana; and their sons, Jason and Andrea, and their children, Jaden and Allison; and Josh and Erica, and their children, Kagen and Kooper.

  Schrick Land & Cattle has been a mainstay in the Chianina Breed for over 50 years. Over the years, SLC has raised and exhibited many champions at shows on the Regional, State and National levels.

  After the absence of Chianina Fullbloods on the ranch for many years, SLC has added a herd of Chianina Fullbloods and is continuing to grow that part of their operation.

  After College Keith went into the Convenience Store/Gas Business (times 2) for 30 years; He built commercial buildings for lease; He developed I-20 Industrial Park; He began Schrick Liquid Feeds. Keith has a working cattle ranch in Millsap, Texas, and he has farms in Oklahoma. He began Schrick Trailer Sales, Ltd. which is still active today.

  One of his major accomplishments was opening the first Liquor store in Parker County in over 100 years in 1992. Schrick’s Liquor Too is still active today after 33 years. One of his favorite projects for the store was selecting barrel picks from all over the world with his private label.

  Keith was preceded in death by his father, Paul Schrick and his mother, Imogene Schrick.

  Keith is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dana Schrick; and their children, Jason Schrick and his wife, Andrea; Josh Schrick and his wife, Erica. He was a very proud Grandfather to Kagen, Jaden, Kooper, and Allison. He is also survived by his brother, Gary Schrick and his wife, Rhonda; and sister, Paula Doze; and numerous nieces and nephews.

  In honor of Keith's life, a visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m., both at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, located at 913 North Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects.