MATTHEW ALAN OBERLEY

MATTHEW ALAN OBERLEY, 61, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital. Born Aug. 28, 1956 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Elmer Oberley, Jr. and Virginia (Pepe) Oberley Hunsberger. He worked as a carpenter for Local 232. He was a faithful member of AMVETS Post 33. He is survived by his wife, Paula Oberley; children, Mindy (Josh) Crupe, Jon Oberley, Nathan (Tammy) Oberley, and Jared (Cathy) Oberley; stepson, Tom Black; beloved Shih Tzu, Coal; nine grandchildren, Alissa, Evan, Collin, Chloe, Jade, Jealyn, Keagan, Kyrin, and Josey; two great-grandchildren, Nalani and Marley; siblings, Denise Oberley-Landin, Mark (Mary Lou) Oberley, Ted (Debra) Oberley, Stuart (Elda) Oberley, Timothy (Gretchen) Oberley, Sr., and Heather McCulloch; and stepmother, Monica (Don) Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Oberley, Kenneth Oberley, and Philip Oberley. Memorial Service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46809) with visitation two hours prior. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AMVETS Post 33 or Allen County SPCA. To leave condolences visit www.elzey-patterson-rodak funeralhome.com