Merle Edgar Osterberg, 1936-2008

OSTERBERG, STEARNS, HERNADEZ, HERMAN

Posted By: Sharon K Hesebeck (email)
Date: 1/31/2013 at 05:29:53

Merle Osterberg

Service:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
1:30 PM
Day Spring Assembly of God Church
Spencer, IA

In Loving Memory of
Merle Osterberg
November 6, 1936 ~ May 7, 2008

SERVICE
Day Spring Assembly of God Church
Spencer, Iowa
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 1:30 P.M.

CLERGY
Rev. Eric Burnette
New Life Worship Center
Spencer, Iowa

HONORARY BEARERS
Dwaine Bleeker
Darrell Kirby
Richard Hermann
Butch Grund
Jeff Reed
Larry Vanderhoff
Steve Hermann
Reed Nelson
Mike LaBruyere
John Vanderhoff
All of Merle's coffee buddies

CASKET BEARERS
Kyle Hillerud
Roger Hillerud
Dan Heissel
Richard Charles
Mark Gustafson
Miguel Hernandez
Duane Hermann
Doug Vanderhoff

INTERMENT
Logan Township Cemetery
Gillett Grove, Iowa

Merle Edgar Osterberg son of Edgar and Arvilla (Stearns), was born November 6th 1936 in Brookings County, SD. His early education was in Salem and Miller SD.

Prior to the marriage of Merle & Rosamae, Merle worked for Gordon & Ernie Kettleson Block Masonry in Sioux Falls, SD. Merle & Rosamae were united in marriage on June 20th, 1970 at the First Baptist Church in Spencer, Iowa.

Following their marriage Merle was employed at Dean Specialty, Sioux Falls SD; Walt Jones Roofing, Westfield, Iowa; and Hostetler Roofing, Spencer, Iowa; as well as Osterberg Roofing, Spencer, Iowa; He drove the school bus for Clay County Head Start and worked at Cleber’s. Following his retirement from St. Luke Lutheran Home in February 2002 he enjoyed working part time for Clay County Conservation until the time of his death.

Merle passed away on May 7th, 2008 at the St. Luke Lutheran Home at the age of 71. Ironically his home going was at the place where he had been employed for 16 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers Marlin & Landis Osterberg.

Merle loved spending time with his family & grandchildren; and spending time shooting the breeze over coffee. His past time was spent lending a hand to anyone needing a handy man, for roof repairs, snow shoveling, car repairs, etc.
He enjoyed singing at the piano with his wife whenever possible and listening to The Gaithers, Southern Gospel, original Country Western and Johnny Cash.

Merle is survived by his wife, Rosie of 37 years; daughters Andrea, Cindy, Deanne (Miguel) Hernandez all of Spencer and Micale (Kyle) Hillerud of Beulah, North Dakota. Also surviving are his three grandchildren Christopher, Ethan and Karmyn Hernandez. His sister Gwen (Richard) Herman of Sioux Falls, SD as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home

Interment in Logan Township cemetery
 

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