OBIT: Charles F. OESTER, 1977, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by John/Carol Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ CHARLELS F. OESTER Charles F. Oester, 87, Meyersdale, died August 31, at his home. A native of The Cove, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Kassel) Oester. His wife, Carrie Elizabeth (Nicholson) Oester, preceded him in death. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), The Cove. Surviving are two sons, Wayne Oester, Garrett, and Gerald Oester, Meyersdale; a brother, Oscar W. Oester Clearwater, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends were received at the Newman Funeral Home. Services were conducted at St. John's Lutheran Church by Rev. August Kreutz. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Republic, October 6, 1977 [O0062]