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The Lord called Vincent Oberling to his eternal rest Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 84 years old.
Vince was born in Camp Point, Ill., on Aug. 2, 1927. He joined the Marines at the age of 17 and transferred to the Air Force two years later. He retired from the Air Force in 1965, after which he spent 20 years in civil service with 17 of those years being at Holloman Air Force Base. After his retirement he and his wife spent a few years with the Laborer's for Christ for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod traveling around the United States.
He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alamogordo, serving on the church board, the district board and as the Lutheran Church Extension Fund representative. He was a life member of NARFE, Chapter 698. He volunteered for 10 years at the Space Hall of Fame. His favorite pastimes were camping, fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Darlene; his son Wes and wife, Cindy; his daughter Sandy and husband, Dan; his grandchildren Jason and wife, Rachel, Aaron and wife, Lisa, Zachary, Maria Oberling, Jacob and Amanda Viscarra and Kyle and Carey Jameson; one great-grandchild, Aaron Oberling; his brother-in-law Jim and his wife, Ruth Aden; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his brother Kay and sister Joan; and sister-in-law Janice Houston.
A Celebration of Joy service will be held Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Donavon W. "Bill" Heihthold officiating.
Private interment will take place in Monte Vista Cemetery with military honors provided by the Holloman Air Force Base Steel Talons Honor Guard.
It was Vince's wish that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent to Alzheimer's Research, Chapter 698, c/o Juanita Carver, 1404 Jefferson Ave., Alamogordo, NM 88310 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 1505 College Ave., Alamogordo, NM 88310.
The family expresses their appreciation to the staff of Casa Arena Blanca Nursing Home for their compassionate care over the past year.
The Oberling family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. Cremation will take place at PCS.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.
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May our most gracious Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around Darlene and family, grant them peace at this difficult time! Psalm 121
Johnnie Brace
Friend
February 6, 2020
To the Oberling Families,
You all are in my prayers. I remember Mr. Oberling from church when I was very little. Sandy was my brother Terry's age. Sending you all my love & prayers.
Roberta McLaughlin- Sadler
February 29, 2012
Darlene, I'm so sorry to hear of Vince's passing. I'll always remember the smiles and the joy that both of you brought with you to the museum. I'll cherish those memories forever. Big hugs to you.
Jackie Diehl
February 21, 2012
Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathies and I hope that you are comforted in is loving memory. God bless you.
Emma Martinez-Blessing
February 20, 2012
Darlene and family. We were so sorry to hear about Vince. We have so many memories of him at Trinity Lutheran Church. You are in our prayers.
The Magda Family
February 19, 2012
Darlene and family - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the fun and family times we had at Trinity Lutheran. God will watch over him now.
Paula Dardin
February 16, 2012
Mr. Oberling,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC and USAF-especially during WW II and the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Mike Casey
February 15, 2012
Darlene and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest and most sincere condolences. May he rest in peace. God Bless and comfort you through this difficult time.
Albert & Debra (Brace) Quintana
Ruidoso, NM
February 14, 2012
Darlene and family, may our most gracious Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms you to bring comfort at this time of sorrow.
Johnnie Brace Family
Shattuck, OK
February 13, 2012
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