Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Dick Oberts, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 28, 2014, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah surrounded by his family. He was born on September 20, 1930, in Washburn Wisconsin, son of Sigmund and Jean (Westlund) Oberts.
On November 5, 1951, Dick married Marilyn McDougall in Ashland, Wisconsin. They left the north woods to live in Waupun and then chose to raise their family in Winneconne.
After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, Dick became a state employee, retiring in 1989 as Director of Food Service from Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
After retirement, Dick and Marilyn enjoyed traveling, including many trips abroad. More than anything, Dick enjoyed spending time with his family.
Other interests included wooden boats, playing cribbage, bingo, and tinkering with his old radios. An occasional trip to the casino put a twinkle in his eyes.
Dick is survived by his wife Marilyn and their four children, Kay (Bob) Keehan, of Menasha; Dick (Karen) Oberts, of Winneconne; Dan (Mardell) Oberts, of Winneconne; and Lauri (Dave) Steffes, of Poygan. He is further survived by ten grandchildren and two great -grandchildren. Dick is also survived by two sisters, Lorraine Beirl, of Ashland; and LaVerne Obernader, of New Berlin; one sister-in-law, Jean Kluge, of Florida; one brother in-law, Dan (Jue`)McDougall, of Illinois, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in in death by his parents; and two brothers, Arthur, of Rockford, Illinois; and Gordon, of Beloit.
The family would like to thank the care team of the 5th floor at Theda Clark Hospital. The family would also like to express their sincere gratitude to Jody Mittelstaedt, Kelly Lamers, and Rebecca Derleth for their compassionate care and friendship.
A private family service was held on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne and military honors and burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Poygan.
Dick's family would also like to thank the members of the Winneconne American Legion Post 364 honor guard for the military honors provided at the cemetery.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Judy Lillie (Nett) wrote on January 8, 2015
I just found out about Dick passing. I want to send my sympathy. Your family has been in my thoughts often. When fishing under the 41 bridge last spring I shared memories of the boating out there so many years ago. I still want to make a cribbage board like his out of the half log. This I will do. I still drink coffee and will keep you and him in warm loving memories. May God and family give you comfort during these sad times. Judy
Gary and Kristin Oberts wrote on January 4, 2015
Marilyn and Family - I just heard about Dick's passing and want to convey our sympathy. Although I have not seen either of you for some time, I was aware that Dick was in poor health. Instead of that, my memories are of this big guy with the cool panther tattoo. I remember as a kid asking him all kinds of questions about how that got on his arm, and of course, he made up some great stories about it, most related to the great pain of getting it inked. I also remember, particularly after dad lost his vision, that he looked forward to your visits in Rockford. Mom is lost to dementia and doesn't realize dad is gone, but is still very happy every day. Our thoughts are with you, and those great memories of Dick remain with me. Gary
Judy Olson wrote on January 3, 2015
I just read in the Ashland Press about your husband, Dick passing away. I am so sorry. It's hard losing your partner of many years. It's nice that you have family close by.
Cousin, Judy
DICK BROWN wrote on January 3, 2015
MY PARENTS (BALDY AND HARRIET) WERE FRIENDS OF SIG AND JEAN. I AM THE ELDEST OF THEIR 9 CHILDREN AND REMEMBER DICK AND LORRAINE ..GOD SPEED AND SEMPER FI...DICK BROWN, WASHBURN
Mary Durocher Hudson wrote on January 3, 2015
Marilyn, I was SO sorry to learn of Dick's death. I know he had been failing for some time....but the finality of it is still difficult.
My love, empathy and prayers. God bless! Mary
Jue McDougall wrote on January 2, 2015
Rest in Peace. We will miss you. Thanks for all the great memories on our many trips. Still remember the wedding in Madison and the nice time we had.