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2020
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Robert Oderwald Obituary
Born in Long Island City, NY on October 6, 1923, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret (Rossi) Oderwald. He resided in New York before moving to Epsom, NH in 1976.
During World War II, he served with the United States Army. In his early years, Robert was a New York City police officer. Later, he was a proud fire-fighter in Queens, NY. Robert was an enthusiastic baseball fan and talented wood carver. An avid reader, he was a frequent patron of the Epsom Library.
Robert will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of seventy-two years, Julia E. Oderwald. He was also predeceased by a son, Michael Oderwald; a grandson, Christopher Bos; and a sister, Margaret Maire. Family members include a son, Robert C. Oderwald and his wife, Katherine, of Kathleen, GA; two daughters, Mary Cutter and her husband, Randy, of Pittsfield, NH and Julie Johnson of Manchester; a daughter-in-law, Susan Oderwald of Long Island, NY; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services: Private burial with military honors was held at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, NH.
The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Manchester, NH is in charge of the arrangements. For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.
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Theresa Harty
September 1, 2020
To the Oderwald Family,
Our deepest condolences to you. My Dad and Mr. "O" proudly worked together for many years and became the best of friends. He always kept in contact with me until recently, and I will miss our conversations over the phone. It was an honor and a privilege to have your parents in our lives for so long. My he rest in peace.
Marge Wunder
August 31, 2020
Rest in peace my dear Uncle Bob. You were very loved, and you will be missed. I will remember the happy times, and hold your memory close to my heart.❤
Molly Kehr
August 31, 2020
I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Bob at New Hampshire Hospital. I still have a wood carving he gave me for Christmas one year. I always looked forward to exchanging Christmas cards every year until recently. Rest In Peace now with your Julia!
Anne Bogart
August 31, 2020
My deepest sympathy to my dear friend Julie and your family. Your parents were the best, always with something to talk about and always welcoming. Their love continues for each other and they are now together.
Peace and love to you all.
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Judy Todd
August 31, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Julie and your entire family.
Tom Murphy
August 31, 2020
Hi Julie. Sorry for your lose. Please get ahold of me
August 29, 2020
To the Oderwald Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the Department of NH, VFW/Auxiliary District #7, we wish to acknowledge your loved one's service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
District #7 Chaplain,
Cathy Burns
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