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David Obernuefemann Obituary
Crestwood - David E. Obernuefemann, Jr., age 94, formerly of Troy, IL passed peacefully at his home in Crestwood, KY surrounded by loved ones on February 6 2020. He was born on February 28, 1925 to David and Ida (nee Bugger) Obernuefemann. He married Mildred Fohne on January 22, 1946. She preceded him in death on August 24, 1996 after 50 years of marriage. He married Imajune Hanser (nee Klein) on May 8, 1999. She preceded him in death on January 2, 2016.In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Tony, Henry, Earl, and Bernard, sisters; Odelia Ellison and Elanora Gavin, and daughter Shirley Walker. He is survived by daughter Cindy (Art) Waterman, sons; Dan (Terry), Bob (Karen), and Dave (Kay), stepdaughters Shauna Boad and Sharon (Greg) Streif, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and a step grand daughter.He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Troy, IL and attended Crestwood Christian Church in Crestwood, KY. He was a member of the Troy VFW and the USA Brotherhood of Tankers.He was a dairy farmer and a mechanic. He proudly fought for his country in WW II in 5 theaters. He entered the war on D-Day+4 on Omaha Beach as a tanker. He trained at Ft. Knox, KY. Later he became part of the 737 tank battalion under General Patton. Memorial donations may be made to Hosparus Health Development Office, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205. Visitation: Friends may call from 2-7 pm on Monday February 10th , 2020 at Stoess Funeral Home, 6534 West Highway 22, Crestwood, KY. The funeral will be at Crestwood Christian Church on Tuesday, February 11th, at 11am . Burial will be in Shiloh, IL.
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Debbie Walsh
February 10, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. Shirley and I were good friends. He was always so nice to me. May God bless all of you.
February 10, 2020
R.I.P Pops! I will miss the visits with you in Kentucky. My thoughts and prayers are with Greg & Sharon & Shauna.
PHIL ODOM
February 9, 2020
A SALUTE TO A FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them peace..
As a grateful Veteran,
I leave my sympathy and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIETNAM VET
Me and my Pop. I am so grateful that God blessed us with you in our lives. You are loved and you will be greatly missed =ΕΎ<br />Shaunalyn
Shaunalyn Boad
February 7, 2020
Love and miss you Pop! I will always be your ShaunU
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