Frederick Oberhaus

Frederick John Oberhaus, 79, of Wauseon Ohio, was called home to be with his Lord on November 5, 2023. He was born on September 4,1944 on the family farm near Liberty Center, Ohio to the late Fred and Martha (Buenger) Oberhaus. On September 21,1969 he married Darlene Rickenberg at St. Paul Lutheran Church Napoleon Township, Ohio. They were Blessed with three children, Esther, Daniel, and Julie.
He graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1962. Frederick proudly served his country in the United States Army with an honorable discharge in July 1968. He was a farmer, but he also helped other farmers, TV Time Popcorn, Napoleon Springs, Arrow Molded Plastics, Napoleon, and Sauder Woodworking, Archbold. During his years at Sauders, he participated in the Rossiter Program. By using certain techniques of massage therapy, he was able to relieve the pain of many individuals. He always believed this was a God-given talent and always gave God the glory for the healing that so many experienced.
He was a very active and faithful member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, where he humbly served his Lord on the School Board, Deacon, and Financial Secretary for many years. He was also a life member of the Warren L. McIntire American Legion Post 262, Hamler Ohio.
Frederick enjoyed nature and taking care of his lawn. He loved watching and feeding the cats. He was always on the move and worked hard no matter what he was doing. His family was his everything. He was always helping them when needed and was very active in their lives. He was always there and made time for each one of them.
He enjoyed doing woodworking projects, drawing, playing cards and talking with people, and according to his granddaughter Danielle and many co-workers, "He drank coffee like it was his job." Frederick and Darlene designed and built a home together on the farm in Fulton County with the help of his uncle Howard Mitchell and Donald Dickmann. The Keller family did the plastering for the home.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Darlene; son, Daniel Oberhaus; daughters, Esther Oberhaus and Julie (Edmond Jr.) Borders; grandchildren, Edmond (Meina Pearson) Borders III, Danielle (Clay) Byers, and Aiden Oberhaus; brothers, David (Janis) Oberhaus, William (JoAnn) Oberhaus; and sisters, Mary Haase, Carolyn (Eilert) Meienburg, Patricia (Steve) Dettmer, Bonnie Ohlrich, and Deborah (Jerry) Drewes. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brothers-in-law, Larry Haase, and Allan Ohlrich.
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Wauseon, on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Interment will immediately follow at the church cemetery with military honors presented by the Napoleon American Legion Post 300. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to St. Luke Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.