Wade L. Oberly served in the U.S. Army
Wade L. Oberly, 93, passed away on November 27, 2023 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Wade was born September 20, 1930 in Putnam County, Ohio to the late Reno and Bertha (Hochstettler) Oberly. On December 29, 1950 he married Carolyn Matter Oberly who preceded him in death on August 1, 2018.
Wade was a graduate of Bluffton High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Lima Ford Engine Plant and was a lifetime farmer. Wade was a member of the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Bluffton, the American Legion Post #382, Bluffton and the Good Sam's Camping Group. He enjoyed going to the Beaverdam McDonalds with his friends for coffee.
Survivors include four children, Barbara (Dean) Schmitz of New Albany, Oregon; David Oberly of Ottawa Lake, Michigan; Beverly (Eddie) Shepler of Bluffton; Doug (Julie) Oberly of Bluffton; seven grandchildren, Brandt Schmitz, Tamara (Adam) Moshofsky, Nick (Onalee) Shepler, Melissa (Shanon) Hauenstein, Tyler (Erin) Oberly, Lane (Jessica) Oberly, Kaleigh (Alex) Howard; thirteen great-grandchildren and a sister, Marilyn Schirch of Bluffton.
Wade was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Oberly; a brother, James Oberly and three sisters, Dorothy Porter, Bernice Reichenbach and Marjorie Davis.
Wade's services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton with Pastor Jeremy Mann officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, following the service where military honors will be provided. Visitation will be Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel United Church of Christ or the American Legion Post #382.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/
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