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Ronald Oberloh Obituary
He was born on February 28, 1940 in Watseka, IL, the son of Edward Oberloh and Anna (Hurling) Oberloh.
Ronald worked as a Maintenance Foreman at UARCO and enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, and most of all spending time with family.
Surviving is his daughter, Karla Smithson of Ward, Ark.; his brothers and sister-in-law's Tom and Donna Oberloh of Woodland, IL, and Bill and Mary Lou Oberloh of Texas; grandchildren Loyal and Julie Smithson of Springdale, AR; and three nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by both parents; wives, Karen nee Turner, Maggie nee Schaumburg; fiancé, Jo Jacobs; one brother; and one nephew.
Visitation will be Friday, November 3, 2017 from 4pm until 7pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
Funeral will take place Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. A one-hour visitation will take place prior to services. Pastor Dale Meyers will officiate.
Burial will be at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Crescent City, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Central Illinois, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Foundation, or Donor's Choice.
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Reta Myers
November 4, 2017
Carla so sorry to hear the passing of your father.He was such a good neighbor and miss seeing him.Sympathy to all your family
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