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Norman R. Oatman
1942 - 2022
Norman R. Oatman
1942 - 2022
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BORN
1942
DIED
2022
Norman Oatman Obituary
Norman R. Oatman, 80, Adams Center and Watertown, passed away Thursday September 1st, 2022 at the Hospice Residence at the Ellis Farm, Gotham St., Watertown.
The funeral will be 1 pm Monday, September 5th, 2022 at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Adams. Calling hours are Monday from 10 am to 1 pm prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
He is survived by his wife Janet; his children Jeff (Lisa) Oatman, Camden, Rusty Oatman, Leesburg, VA, Suzette Parker, Watertown, Julie (Joseph) Deveines, Copenhagen, Tammy White, Sandy Creek and Jennifer Shoemaker, Watertown; his grandchildren Jonathon Oatman, Brandon and Corey Deveines, Bethany Gingerich, Nichole Covell, Phillip and Travis Clarke, Niles, Cameron, Shayla Oatman and Jessica Goutermout, Brittany Williams, Shane Scullen and Chase Oatman; his great grandchildren Jerek Shoemaker, Dawson Simmons, Carson and Benson Oatman, Myleigh Mills, Emma Pitts, Grayson Covell, Jaylee and Ryker Gingerich, Carter Williams, Liam Clarke; brother Robert Oatman, Adams; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brothers Harold, Allan, Reginald, Gary and sisters Marilyn Elliott and Yvonne in infancy.
Norm was born in Adams Center August 19, 1942, a son to Harold and Louise Stokes Oatman. He graduated from Adams Center High School in 1961. Norman worked as a financial supervisor for Black Clawson, personnel director at Bomax, and retired as a rural letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Watertown.
He was a lifelong resident of Adams Center and was an active member of the Adams Center Volunteer Fire Department and the Fire Department’s Benevolent Association and a former member of the Adams Town board. He was one of the original officers of the Tyner baseball field in Adams Center. He was very active in children’s sports and was a Little League coach and a Pop Warner coach for many years. He was a chairperson for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Fund in the Town of Adams for five years.
He was a member of the Busy BG’s senior citizens social group. He was an avid hunter and golfer which he enjoyed and his two sons and grandsons are following in his footsteps. Norm was a LA Dodgers and New York Giants fan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Adams Center Fire Department Benevolent Association or to Hospice of Jefferson County.
To view the complete obituary and leave online condolences, go to www.reedbenoit.com.
Dan Howard Anderson
September 5, 2022
Enjoy very much working working with Norm at the PO and the smile he greeted you every day. Sorry for your family's loss.
GINGER FAVRET
September 5, 2022
I met and knew Norm by being a member of the BG's Senior Club where he was very active, always friendly and always helpful with a great sense of humor. He was very well liked by all and will be forever missed by many. So sorry for your loss Janet and family.....
Duella Monti
September 4, 2022
Norm was a great guy! He was such a great friend to our family and especially my Dad. He will be truly missed by my Dad. Rest In Peace Norm . There are no scars in heaven . Prayers to Janet and the beautiful family they have.
Amanda Shoemaker
September 4, 2022
I am so sorry for your families loss. Norm was a great man. He always made a point to ask how things were, and he always had a smile on his face. From the first day of ever meeting him, Norm welcomed myself, and my daughter Peyton as a part of Jereks family. I have adored him since. I thank him and Janet for their generosity, and I hope Norm knows that we will always look out for Jen and her boys. R.I.P. Norm
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Pamela Scee
September 4, 2022
Janet and family,
God bless you all as you mourn this great loss. What a great guy Norm was! We pray you will remember him with joy and that God's peace will surround you during this difficult time.
In our prayers, Tim and Pam Scee
Philip Wiley
September 3, 2022
I worked with norm for many years at usps...he was always a great guy and i have just nothing but good memories of him...his family was always #1 in his life and i have nothing but the utmost respect for him...janet i had the pleasure of meeting you....i am so sorry for your loss..i am thinking of you all...god bless
Mike and Judy Bartlett
September 3, 2022
Janet and family, so sorry to hear about Norm. We always had a great time with your family.
Warren A Johnson
September 3, 2022
Norman was a dedicated Postal Rural Carrier and Friend. I could always depend on Norm to get the job done and he would always go the extra mile to give great service to his customers . I have some wonderful memories working with him and Janet. Janet and his Family were always his number 1 priority in Life. May you Rest In Peace knowing your job as a Husband ,Father , employee ,and volunteer was well done. I will miss you my Brother.
Emily Booth-Puffer
September 3, 2022
Norm was a fun co-worker at the Watertown PO. Always quick to laugh at a joke or some story he would tell with that grin and a twinkle in his eye. We will all miss him very much.
Don and Melissa Herbert
September 3, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So very sorry for your loss.
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