John Oberlin

John David Oberlin, 74, lifelong resident of Exeter Township and Mt. Penn, passed away July 6, 2016, in Hearthstone at Amity, where he had resided for the past 6 years.

Although he was born with Cerebral

Palsy, David refused to consider himself handicapped, and lived independently in Stony Creek throughout most of his adult life, earning the admiration

of all who knew him.

He was born in West Reading on August 17, 1941, a son of the late John and Virginia (Funke) Oberlin, and beloved grandson of his maternal grandparents, Oscar A. and Margaret (Schickling) Funke.

David was a 1960 Exeter High School graduate and

attended Albright College. As an avid amateur meteorologist, David collected and analyzed weather data since his youth. He was employed by PA Department of Transportation in highway maintenance for 43 years until his retirement.

Surviving are his cousins: Michael Levengood, Richard Levengood, Marcia Basarab, Christina Lutz, Thomas

Ricker, Richard Funke, Michael Funke and James Funke. Also surviving are his caregivers, Ross Lloyd, Phil Hite and Barry Smith.

He will be missed by all.

David was predeceased by his brother, Stephen Oberlin.

A celebration of David's life will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Hearthstone at Amity, 139 Old Swede Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518 (Rt. 662). Burial will be

private in Forest Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to Exeter High School Alumni Association designated for the John David Oberlin Exeter Class of 1960 Memorial. Checks should be sent to Exeter High School Alumni Association c/o Exeter School District, 200 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19606.

Auman Funeral Home, Inc., is entrusted with his

services.

www.aumansinc.com