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George completed his life of care and service, passing away on January 17, 2024.
Raised in North Carolina, his life always centered on the care of his community. Eagle Scout. Army Captain. Vietnam Veteran. Non-profit board president. Advocate for the "least of these." Counselor. Friend. He served as pastor at churches in North Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Holding his hand in love, support, and on the dance floor since he was 16 was his wife of 59 years, Jaynelle Goodnight Oehler. Carrying on his love of the beach, books, ice cream, and "family time" are his children Philip (Stacey) and Emily (John), and his grandsons Walter and Ben.
He embodied his family's legacy of faith and education earning his Bachelor's from Davidson College (Davidson, NC), Master's of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary (Richmond, VA), and Doctorate of Divinity from the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary in Virginia (Alexandria, VA).
All are welcome at his Service of Witness to the Resurrection at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 21, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church at 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA. A reception will follow. The family will have a private burial in Alexandria, Virginia at a later date.
Loved ones can celebrate his life with donations to the joy-filled music program at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church at (www.myWPC.org) or to the compassionate care centered Amedisys Hospice Foundation at www.amedisys/about/foundation.
"Happy trails" Papa… until we meet again.
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EA
January 31, 2024
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.
Matt Mendez
January 21, 2024
Dr. Oehler served as my pastor from a young age and into adulthood. He was a kind and compassionate man who freely shared his wisdom. Sending much love to the Oehler family.
Mary Jo and Bob Siclari
January 21, 2024
It was wonderful having George as our pastor at Westminster, and such a wonderful surprise to see him and Jaynelle again at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church when we moved to Williamsburg three years ago. Bob and I send our heartfelt love and prayers to Jaynelle, Emily, and Philip during this difficult time.
Bill Oehler
January 20, 2024
To all the Oehlers we will keep you all in our prayers.
Bill Oehler
Peter and Judy Mercier
January 20, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful, God-filled man who lived each day with grace and unending kindness and empathy. We loved George and will miss him. Rest in peace, dear George.
Barbara Schuler
January 19, 2024
Reverend Oehler was a tremendous support to my family when my son Adam, was an infant. George went above and beyond the call of duty both during Adam's illness (coming to our home and baptizing him even though we were not members of his church at the time) and even more so after Adam passed in 2006. We have never forgotten the difference George's loving, generous and compassionate heart made in our lives during very difficult times. I know he and Adam greeted each other again in Heaven, and the thought of this brings me great comfort.
George and Dorothea Shannon
January 19, 2024
Please accept our condolences on the death of George. Peace be with the family now and always. George and Dorothea Shannon
Sue Edwards
January 18, 2024
What an amazing man who along with his dear wife parented two amazing children. His time on earth was a blessing to many. My love to the Oehler family.
Doug Kanney
January 18, 2024
George was such a kind and gentle man and I enjoyed his sense of humor and his respect of other people. Our days together at Union were good memories of George's care and compassion for others. Doug Kanney, UTS, '71
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