John Thomas "Tom" Oaster Sr.

John Thomas "Tom" Oaster Sr.

John Oaster Obituary

Published by Star Tribune from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2007.
Oaster, John Thomas, Sr. "Tom" Age 78, of Burnsville, passed away on 8/6/07. Past Controller for Control Data, Brock-White, Onan Corp. and Waldorf Corp. Attended Army Language School in Monterey, CA and served in the Korean Conflict as a Russian interpreter. Preceded in death by sister, Kate O. Kimmel. Survived by wife, Mary Elaine; children, Tom (Mary), Karen (Ken Steele) Oaster, Patty (Mark) Mraz and Will (Kay Ann Courrier) Oaster; grandchildren, Betsy, Katie and Matt Mraz; Colby, Bennett and Sydney Grace Courrier-Oaster; siblings, Leo James (Barb) Oaster, Josephine (Bill) Kinnear, AnnMarie (Bob) McCarthy; also by other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th St., Savage. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 PM, White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave S., and also one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Pleasant View Cemetery. Special thanks to personal caregivers Elijah and Jackson and the staff at SarahCare. Memorials will be going to SarahCare and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. White Funeral Home Burnsville 952-894-5080

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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August 1, 2019

Lou and Sally Reilly posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2007

Cindy and Mariah Westveer posted to the memorial.

August 10, 2007

Vic Berra posted to the memorial.

Lou and Sally Reilly

August 1, 2019

We remember his keen sense of humor. He'll never be forgotten.

Cindy and Mariah Westveer

August 25, 2007

I miss Tom's smile. My daughter Mariah said we will visit Tom and bring a rose every time we go visit her brother.

Vic Berra

August 10, 2007

Patty,So Sorry to hear about your dad.My prayers are with you and family.Also thank you for your card.

Janice Gorecki

August 10, 2007

Karen, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I have many fond memories of our visits to your parents home and the hospitality they extended to me. I hope your memories of your father and the many special times you shared will sustain you and your family during this time of sadness.

Karen

August 9, 2007

Patty - I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my heart and prayers. "new" Karen

Heather Raduenz

August 8, 2007

On behalf of everyone at SarahCare Adult Day Center in Savage, Tom will truly be missed. He was a sweet, gentle man with an incredible sense of humor. Our sincerest condolences to Mary and her family.

Mary Ritter

August 8, 2007

Patty and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I hope that warm and loving memories of your father provide comfort for you at this time.

crystal creek

August 8, 2007

Please accept my condolences to your family during this time. Please let your St. Jude Customer Service Family know if there is anything we can do...

**crystal**

Sally and Lou Reilly

August 7, 2007

Memories of Tom in Monterey and Alaska as well as the good times spent with him, Mary Elaine and family are lasting treasures of ours.

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