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Jan 6th, 1928 - Apr 1st, 2015Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Oskaloosa Cemetery
Charles T. Oestreich, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, at his home in Flora.
Charles was born January 6, 1928 in Centralia, Illinois, to Charles and Clara (Gutzler) Oestreich. He married Rose Mary Felton on June 20, 1948 in Centralia. Charles was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a carpenter and oil field operator early in his career. Later he managed the Flora Marathon Station. He retired from Henkels & McCoy in Salem, as a mechanic. Charles loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and walking to the pond. He enjoyed reading westerns, and when his eyesight failed, he enjoyed watching them. Charles was happiest just being at home in Oskaloosa. He was of the Lutheran faith.
He is survived by his wife, Rose, and their eight children: Steve (Carol) Oestreich of Louisville, Debby (David) Devore of Flora, Randy (Janet) Oestreich of Kinmundy, Mark (Patty) Oestreich of Flora, Patty (Dale) Loehr of Flora, Lori (Tim) VanDyke of Hord, Tim (RaeAnn) Oestreich of Flora, and Angie (Kevin) Connell of Flora; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter: Cheryl, great-grandson: Bryce, two brothers, and four sisters.
A funeral service for Charles Oestreich will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Oskaloosa Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Rest in Peace Charles. You'll be missed.
We fill your pain. Love you all.
haven't seen Charles in a while, but just learning of his passing made me think of all the good times me and travis had at his house fishing and tinkering in the shed and him sitting out there on a bucket just taken the day in. GOOD THOUGHTS
Rose and family so sorry for your loss, Its never easy to see them go even though you know their in a better place. May God be with you and the kids and their families threw the next few days. Praying for peace for your family.
To the family we will be there for you when you need us OK anut rose we love you very much in our hearts
To the family we will be there for you when you need us OK anut rose we love you very much in our hearts
prayers for the family at this time.. god bless sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was an ornery one but a good one. Take of each other.
Sorry to here about Charles. Was a good and loving man. Will be missed. Always will remember him. All the BS at Ok Auto when he would come in. Just like his sons do. His daughters not near as bad. I guess cause I didn't see them as much. I am sure they can tho. Again sorry about Charles and he will be missed.
Very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Rose and Children: We are sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Oestreich was a lucky man to have his girls taking care of him during his battle with cancer. I know his sons helped also. You made your dad a happy man. May you feel God's love and comfort with you at this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed seeing him setting on the porch just taking everything outside. He really enjoyed time with Mason and Anne. He would just glow when Anne would come over and when she say PaPaw. Your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace old friend! You will be remembered fondly for all the good times & laughs we had for so many years.
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful person and friend I will miss him so much
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
You have my sympathy. Dean Black
Our thoughts and prayers to everyone in the family.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
sorry for your loss Angie
Prayers to the family. May you find comfort in the many memories of happy times. You are all fortunate to have each other at this time. Charlie will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose, Randy & Janet, Dave & Debbie and the rest of the family...Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. If there is anything you need, please let us know. Sending much love and prayers your way for comfort and strength.
Prayers to the family!
To My Aunt Rose Mary and ALL my cousins, I am so sorry for your loss, I can't be there but I will be sitting here in prayer on Tuesday and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers! Oh what I could say about my dear Uncle Charles, he was the best! We always had the best of times when he came to visit us in Texas. RIP Uncle Charles, I Love You!!!
So sorry for your lost Prayers for family
Our thoughts are with all of you. You will have great memories.
Our hearts and prayers are with you all as you bid farewell to one so loved.
DEAR AUNT ROSE -- MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO AND FOR YOU AND THE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. I WILL BE AT THE VISITATION OR FUNERAL . I CALLED GENE REYNOLDS AND HE MAY COME WITH US.
Dear Rose and all our cousins, We are so sorry for your loss, and are thinking of you at this sad time. Sorry we cannot be with you, but are with you in spirit. Treasure your memories... Love, Ken and Norma
We are so sad and sorry in the loss of Uncle Charles. He was the very last of the siblings on our Mom's lineage and the end of the "Happy Oestreichs" from our grandparents. We are sure they are rejoicing today in Heaven and reunited with each other. We are thinking of each of you today in our hearts and remembering you in our prayers. We praise God for Easter and the promise of eternal life for each of us who know and love the Lord. Love from Texas, Linda, Judi, Robert and our Families
We'll miss you, dear friend. Rest in peace.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers & thoughts are with your Family.
So sorry for your loss.
We are privileged to know most of the Oestreich family and know he will be missed. May God comfort you as you mourn his passing.
Thinking and sending prayers your way.
Our sympathy and condolences at the loss of Charlie. Such a good man and wonderful family as a tribute to him. God Bless
Our thoughts and prayers are with all you during this time.
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie passing. My prayers are with his family . May he rest in peace.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
So sorry for Your Loss, our Thoughts and Prayers for All of You.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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