Gerald William Oberthaler

January 21, 1930 - April 25, 2018

NORWAY- Gerald “Obie” Oberthaler age 88 of Norway, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1930 in Norway, the son of the late William and Rose (DeLaTorre) Oberthaler. Gerald graduated from Norway High School in 1950. He served his country as a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Gerald married Lorraine Sundalius on September 28, 1957 in St. Mary’s Church in Norway. He worked for Heil Company in Milwaukee, Norway-Vulcan Public Schools, Kimberly Clark in Norway and Northland Grocers as a truck driver until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, snowmobiling, going to camp, hunting and fishing. Gerald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine; sons Dan (Sandy) Oberthaler of Kingsford, Jeff (Mary) Oberthaler of Iron Mountain and Bill Oberthaler of Norway; grandchildren Jenna, Katie and Emily; sister Loryce (Arden) Broden of Waucedah Twp; several nieces and nephews. Family will greet friends on Monday, April 30 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Binu Joseph officiating. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.