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Lowell Oldenburg Obituary
Aug. 1940 ~ Feb. 2012
Lowell Oldenburg, 71, of Turlock, passed away of heart complications early Monday morning. Lowell was born in Berne, Indiana and grew up in Toledo, Ohio before moving to California when he was 19 years old. He is survived by his wife Lena, sons Rob, Matt & Tim, two stepsons, a step-daughter, twelve grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and two step-brothers, Don and Lonny. He was proceeded in death by his brother Randy. Lowell served as a missionary for 35 years and was also a substitute teacher known as "Mr. O".Services for Lowell include: Visitation at Allen Mortuary on Thursday, March 1st from 4 - 6 pm and a Funeral Service on Friday, March 2nd at 10am at First Baptist Church of Turlock. Burial plans are pending. Please leave memories and condolences at www.allenmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Edmond Samuel
September 16, 2023
Not many people know this but it was his little Bible Study at Stan St. that I attended the first time back in 1999 that the Lord used to save me. We continued to go to his house every once in a while for a small Bible Study!
Lance Gustin
December 18, 2012
i cant believe hes gone. It seems like i just met him, i was trying to contact him to plan a trip to ccalifornia to visit and found this out. to the rest of the family i am dearly sorry. I am a relative from indiana.
Frank C
October 7, 2012
Goodbye brother Lowell, a true christian as you practiced walking in the path Jesus laid out for us. Your life is a testament to your good works. The world lost a good man when you passed. You will be missed by many.
Bob Berger
June 11, 2012
Our brother Lowell was always a great example of humility and dedication to living as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus. We pray for his family to pass on that great heritage.
Bob and Dorothy Berger, old friends beginning at Calvary Baptist in Salinas, then for years in campus ministry with us. Bless you the reader.
Matt Oldenburg
June 9, 2012
Dad I still miss you. Thanks for being such a great father!
March 9, 2012
Mr L. O. I always enjoyed his presence when he came to sub at THS.However , that one day when he came, he had lost his Bible. Oh boy! APB went out! The years playing baseball against Tim's team was always a pleasure for the other coaches.Nice kid! Tim and family.. Mr. L. O. was a good man. Take care. Jones'
Chris Johnson
March 4, 2012
Lena my prayers go out to you and the family. Lowell will forever be in my heart.
Walt and Nanci Allard
March 3, 2012
Tim, We're so sad for your loss. We know your dad is rejoicing in heaven with Jesus and there is comfort in that but dealing with the every day of missing him is difficult. We're praying. Love, Walt and Nanci Allard
Rachel Swain
March 2, 2012
Mr.O was an amazing sub and there was always a sweet spirit around him. I thank God I was able to know him. My thughts and prayers are with his family.
March 2, 2012
Mr. O was a great substitute teacher and though I never knew him personally, I could always tell he was a loving, caring man.
-Jonathan Kamp
Bob Siegel
March 2, 2012
A finer man, I have never known. He loved God with the faith of a child and the spirit of a warrior. His friends will miss him dearly. I hope his grown children know that people are mourning for their dad all over the country. May he inspire them and all of us who knew him to live a life pleasing to Jesus Christ and satisfactory to the dictates of our own honest conscience. His courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Rest, well, my dear friend. Enter the joy of your Lord.
From:
A friend and former co-worker with Lowell for Campus Ambassadors
Tony Munich
March 2, 2012
Lena we are so sorry to hear about Lowell. This is a terrible tragedy. He will certainly be missed.Prayers go out to you and the family. I grew up with Lowell as we lived on the same street and spent many days and years together until he left for Claifornia and I went away to school. We have many memories and fun times fishing, basketball, baseball, just to name a few. We were always doing something together. What a loss and he will be missed. Memories live on though.
God Bless.
Tony & Barb Munich
March 2, 2012
I met Lowell Oldenburg when he was an industrial arts teacher at North High School in Salinas CA in 1967. . He was a member of Calvary Baptist in Salinas, a church that supported us as missionaries. He later came on Campus Ambassadors Missionary for those many years at Stanislaus State. We were friends and I always had a high regard for his great love for Scripture memory and practiced what it said. Thank You God for these great memories. Bob and Dorothy Berger, Hood CA.
MARISSA
March 2, 2012
MR.O WAS A GREAT FUN TEACHER AS I CALLED HYM MR. MONOPLY MAN :)) R.I.P:))
Kim Ford
March 1, 2012
Lowell always inspired me to be truly grateful for my Salvation and to share my faith. I will miss this humble, gentle man but know he is in the presence of his Beloved Savior-how can I not rejoice with him
a v
March 1, 2012
I could not have asked to have met a better sub. Thank you for your dedication to education. May you rest in peace.
Leanne Banda
March 1, 2012
I was sad when I heard that Mr. O had passed, he was always a great relief when we had him for a substitute. I always enjoyed having him, and having him joke with us. Never once did he ever tell us his last name. He will always be mysterious Mr. O to me, and the school has lost an amazing substitute teacher. Not many substitute teachers appreciate the students like he did. Gone but never ever forgotten.
Anthony
March 1, 2012
One of the greatest substitute teacher ever.
GLADYS PADILLA
March 1, 2012
Mr. O was the best sub any student can ask for. I reamber he was my sub when I was in 4th grade he would always make class fun and the work eazy to under stand. I am 22years now so that was years a go that you was my sub in brown school on turock. I am so sad wish that I could of saw u for one last time. All my prayers go out to your family. I will miss you so much. love always
Lindsey
March 1, 2012
RIP Mr.O, you were an awesome sub and a very kind man. We always loved having you as a sub. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
Amanda Rafferty
March 1, 2012
"A teacher affects eternity
he can never tell where his influence stops."
Mr. "O" will be missed by many!
May the Lord be with his family in this time!
Anthony Griffin
March 1, 2012
Mr.O was an awesome and my favorite sub. every student respected him. you will be missed</3;(
perez
March 1, 2012
RIP Mr.O , You were such a kind man and always had patience & a calm presence when ever you were our sub. You will be missed. Best sub ever
Zach P
March 1, 2012
Mr. O was by far my favorite sub at Turlock High. He will be missed. Rest in Peace
anna powell
March 1, 2012
Lowell and family lived across the street from us in the late 70's.
I remember playing with Robbie and Matthew when we were children.
You were a true servant of the Lord.
Anna Allison Worthen Powell
Cameron Piatt
March 1, 2012
Dear Lena, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Lowell was a dear friend and minister to me while I attended college.
March 1, 2012
Lowell was a wonderful man. I spent many afternoons with him at CSU just talking. I echo the previous sentiment, he was a calming influence at the University.
Thomas Johnson
March 1, 2012
Lowell, thank you for preaching and having a calming presence in a stressful college environment. You will be missed.
Merle & Sharon Burch
March 1, 2012
Lena we are so sorry to hear about Lowell. This is a terrible tragedy. He will certainly be missed.Prayers go out to you and the family God Bless
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