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Gregory Oesterle Obituary
GLASFORD - Gregory G. Oesterle, age 56, of Glasford passed away at 6:37 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 27, 1958, in Peoria to Glen and Marilyn (Stafford) Oesterle. He married Sandy Kalb on Feb. 14, 1985, in Dallas, Texas. She survives.
Also surviving are his father, Glen Oesterle of Hanna City; one son, Dustin (Ann) Oesterle, granddaughter, Shelby, and grandson, Dezmond, all of Mapleton; two sisters, Lyn (Jess) Olenski of Wisconsin and Kathy Hawkins of Chatham, Ill.; one brother, Gary Oesterle of Peoria; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.
Greg worked for almost 40 years at Glen's Auto Body in Bellevue, for his father.
He attended ICC and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa. He was a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and was the former owner and operator of Kindred Spirit in Bellevue. He was a former board member for the Village of Norwood and attended Riverside Community Church in Peoria.
Greg loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, and friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing his guitars and vacationing with his wife, family and friends.
Visitation will be today, Aug. 1, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery in Bartonville.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Please view Greg's obituary online at www.Davison-FultonBartonvilleChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Oesterle
Lisa Burrell
April 18, 2015
I am so blessed to have had you in my life, for the short time we knew each other. Thank you for introducing me to my Savior by spending so much time in fellowship with me. I've wondered for years how you were doing and what your life had brought you. It looks like God brought much happiness and love into your life. Just as you deserve. My prayers are with your family.
Vic and Debbie Kraft
August 21, 2014
Greg, you were too nice of a guy to be gone already. Rest in peace, Brother. We are lucky to have known you. Our condolences go out to Greg's family.
starlynn bensel winchell
August 15, 2014
well I loved u dearly and you were my best friend you helped me with so much and I glad you let me be with you during this time from the beginning of this to the end I miss already but god sent me angle and it was you and you were so strong through this but that was you and you will be deeply missed by me and others lives you touch u were gods friend for a reason rip my friend
Nicole Hudgens & Family
August 11, 2014
I always felt loved and accepted when near Greg. He always was and will continue to be a very gentle soul. His quiet ways and love and acceptance of others is a gift. We miss you so much, Greg, but feel much comfort in knowing your eternal peace and happiness. Love you always and love you Sandy, Uncle Glen, and family. Our prayers go out to you, that you find comfort in the precious memories with our beloved Greg.
Rob Oesterle
August 5, 2014
Dear Glen and family, so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. My prayers go out to you.
August 5, 2014
Kathy, Gary and family - our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Denny and I were out of town last week and just learned of Greg's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Greg back in our high school days. May you find comfort in good memories in the difficult days ahead. Barb (Besserer) Boulton
ronald burton
August 4, 2014
Glen & Family...We are sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless.
Ron Burton Jr. and Family
Greg Vogel
August 3, 2014
Had many a good times with Greg. Used to run everywhere with him. He will be missed.
August 3, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go to Greg's family and may God be with you all at this time. I knew Greg from Limestone High School, he was in my freshman class (Class of 1976). He will be missed. Rosa Barr Angelios
Deborah gray
August 2, 2014
My prayers and deepest sympathies to all of Greg's family.
Debbie ( Merriman) Gray
Gale & Jim Ludolph
August 2, 2014
Glen and Family. You will be in our prayers
Lynn Scovil
August 2, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the family. Greg was a good friend and so much fun in those carefree days of our youth. Rest in peace.
Kathy & Rick Draving
August 1, 2014
Greg you will be truly missed by all who knew you. You touched many lives in the short time you were here. I loved like a brother. Sandy and you have always been family to Rick and I.Fly with the angels now sweet man.
Kara (Morris) Kerby
August 1, 2014
Heaven gained one heck of an Angel...and what better guardian Angel could you ask for. Praying for all of you...May God touch your hearts and wrap his healing arms around each and everyone of you.
Rick & Lesa Griffin
August 1, 2014
Prayers lifted that the families & loved ones will find comfort from above in their time of grief. Greg was a gentle soul & he will be missed. R.I.P old friend..
Rick & Lesa Griffin
Dean & Eleanor Stagers
August 1, 2014
Glen so very sorry for loss of your son
Marcy Pelka-Debis
August 1, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Greg's death. We went to grade school & high school together. Alot of good memories.
Rest in peace Greg.
July 31, 2014
Sandy, I've been contemplating how to express my feelings for you and Greg, and I guess the only words I can write are my love for you both, and the support and love you both have given me over the years. Whether we saw each other, or spoke, or emailed, I always knew you were both here for me. I got to be at your wedding many years ago, and I saw the love you had for each other. How blessed you both have been. My heart is here, my love and respect remains, and my love for you will never end. Greg, I love ya man! I think that's the last thing I said to ya, and I'm so happy I got to have you in my life. Heaven is lucky to have you.
July 31, 2014
Glen,we are sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Our prayers are with you and all your Family. Don & Anne Myers Estero, Florida
Angie and Pat Taylor
July 31, 2014
I am very sorry for ur loss. I can remember greg from norwood when I was little. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Karleen and Jim Heinz
July 31, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers!
P.J. Adair
July 31, 2014
Dustin and family...I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. If there's anything I can do please get with me.
Penny Marsh
July 31, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Greg's loved ones. He was such a special guy, wise beyond his years, one of the gentlest of souls. Rest in Peace, Greg.
Mark and Wendy Davis
July 31, 2014
our prayers and thoughts to sandy and all of gregs' family!
Karen (Walraven) Bock
July 31, 2014
So sorry for your loss Glen,Gary and family.
July 31, 2014
Daren
Daren Sutton North Carolina
July 31, 2014
Al & Trish Reeder Haw River, NC
tina kalb,sill
July 31, 2014
so sorry for your lost sandy greg was one hell of a guy going to miss him
tina kalb sill
Becky Woodson
July 31, 2014
Our hearts go out to Sandy, and the Oesterle family! Greg was a wonderful person, I new him from High School. We are here for you Sandy if you need us!!! R.I.P Greg
Becky and the Woodson Boys
Kim
July 31, 2014
Love you Sandy!!
Kim
July 31, 2014
I remember being pregnant and Sandy called to see if I was home because Greg wanted to see my belly. He loved "baby bellies". Greg was many things to many people, and all who knew him, loved him. He will certainly be missed, but my heart smiles knowing he is flying with the angels now. I pray that happy, loving memories will bring comfort and peace to his family. Love never dies, Greg's love will live in your hearts forever. God bless you all.
Donna and Scott Siegrist
July 31, 2014
Our heart goes out to the entire Oesterle family. Words can not describe how one feels during this sad time. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you. May time heal your sorrows and bring wonderful memories of time you did have together. Greg was a very kind and gentle soul and will be missed by many. RIP Greg. God Bless to you all.
Lyn and Jess Olenski
July 31, 2014
Rest in peace my dear brother, love you!
charlie&lisa Wileman
July 31, 2014
Dear Greg..We sit here thinking of all the things we have done together...moving out of state "Texas".in the 80's you were there when my beautiful daughter was born..her 1st babysitter and you have been there every since.making her feel special & loved.Thank you for listening when we were trying to find our way showing patience and compassion.Teaching that the Lord was good & Luv of family. We were so proud of the man you had become.This world was truly a better place with you in it.You loved enough to last a lifetime you with be with us that long.PEACE Dear Greg until we meet again.
Alex
July 31, 2014
Sandy, words cannot express how sorry I am. Let the peace he feels now be your comfort in the days to come and know that I'm here for you as much as a friend can be.
Jennifer Wyatt
July 31, 2014
Wonderful person, husband, father, friend. May you dance, hunt & do all that you love for eternity in heaven!
Steve & Christine Johnson
July 31, 2014
Glen & family, we are so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May he fly high with the angels.
Diane Kaufman
July 31, 2014
Dear Sandy,
My heart goes out to you & your family.
Love you,
Diane
Ron Feagin
July 31, 2014
RIP Greg,You were a wonderful person. I will remember forever our talks around the tables. Your family is in my Prayers.
Mac & Abbie McQuarrie
July 31, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.
July 31, 2014
Glen our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - Bobbi (Vermillion) Soule
July 31, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bobby and Linda Brown
July 31, 2014
Glen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Alisha Maxwell Hawkins
July 30, 2014
Dear Uncle Greg,
Thank you for always making my brother and I feel important, smart and loved. Thanks for teaching me how important it is to love family, to pursue formal education while also seeking alternative means of knowledge, to love & respect the earth and all of the souls who came before us, to forgive often and to accept hugs. Thanks for attending "Green" expos with me and indulging my fantasies of canning produce even though I've never even grown a garden of my own. I regret not having made the time to learn more of your skills (especially tile work and sweet martial arts moves), but I'm at peace because I know that you thought I was pretty cool regardless.
Susie Shields
July 30, 2014
To the Oesterle Family we love you all and send you our love and sympathy..
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