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Mark Oberle Obituary

Mark A. Oberle, 57, loving husband and father, and longtime active member of the Needham community, passed away on August 10, 2018. Mark is survived by his wife Carol (Leifur) Oberle, and his daughters Devon, Kira and Elena. He was also father to Carson Oberle, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his brothers Gary and David Oberle, both of CO. His parents Joseph and Lois Oberle and his sister Denise are deceased. Mark was born and raised in Denver, CO and received his undergraduate degree from Colorado School of Mines and his Masters from UCLA. He worked as a sales manager for Quest Software for 18 years. Mark loved youth sports, and coached his daughters in basketball, softball, soccer, baseball and hockey. He was an avid Needham Rockets fan and was the public-address announcer for Needham High basketball games. He was also an active member of the Congregational Church, serving as a deacon and chaperoning youth service trips. In addition, he was an elected Needham Town Meeting member. A service to celebrate Marks life will be held on Saturday, August 18 at 11 am at the Needham Congregational Church, 1154 Great Plain Ave Needham. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Mark can be made to the Needham Congregational Church or to the Mass General Cancer Center in support of the Targeting a Cure for Lung Cancer Research Fund. Gifts can be made online at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/ or mailed to the MGH Development Office, attention: Megan Daniels, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Checks payable to Massachusetts General Hospital. Please include "Mark Oberle" on the memo line.

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Published by The Needham Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 23, 2018.

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Rick Fern

August 22, 2018

Mark / we had a lot of laughs in high school , you were a friend and a teammate, the world will miss your goodness and your zest for life : God Bless you my friend.

Maryellen Shea

August 14, 2018

Dear Devon, Kira and Elena, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope it comforts you to know how very proud of you your dad was, for you are all remarkable young women. You will be in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers.

Ken Lundberg

August 14, 2018

Love to the Oberle family.

Kerry BELLMYER

August 13, 2018

I've been keeping up with Mark throughout his journey. He was always full of Hope and Love. He never gave up ever. He was soooo courageous. He fought the good fight. His body may have failed him but his Spirit was fierce. He is now Corem Deo ( In the face of God ) He is free of all his pain but for his family, the pain goes on. I pray for Healing and Peace for you all. He loved his family so much. God Bless you

John Crabtree

August 13, 2018

Mark was a great role model. The younger football players at Mines admired his leadership qualities. Blessings to his family.

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