Norman D. Oberbeck

Norman D. Oberbeck, 85, of W5371 E. Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at ManorCare Health Center.He was born on April 20, 1924, in Fond du Lac, a son to Walter C. and Alma L. Camperman Oberbeck. Norman was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School Class of 1941. Following graduation, he went to work for Tobin Tool & Die. He enlisted with the U. S. Army Air Corps in December of 1942, serving on the Aleutian Islands for two years, and was honorably discharged in November of 1945. In 1946, he enrolled in Fond du Lac Commercial College; graduating in 1948. During the Korean Conflict, Norman served with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 412th Construction Engineer Battalion, stationed at Camp Carson, Colorado Springs.On September 10, 1949, he married Junice Marie Supple at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church.Following service, Norm rejoined his father’s Real Estate Insurance business, W. C. Oberbeck Realty & Insurance, which he owned and operated from 1956-1958.Community Realty was formed in 1958 to include: Norm, Harold Wurtz, Art Freiberg, and Henry Bergen. Due to a depressed market, he moved to Waukesha in 1961. He became an appraiser with the State Highway Commisssion, serving for 11 years. Norm and June returned to Fond du Lac in 1972, and in 1973, Norm became the FDL County Highway Commissioner, retiring in 1983. He served two terms on the FDL County Board of Supervisors.He enjoyed being one of “The Magnificent Seven” card players which included: Rick Matthew, Merritt Bellmer, Maurice Eggers, Gordon Worm, Roy Treadwell and Bob Arthur. He was an avid hunter and lifetime member of the Isaac Walton League. Norm was very proud of bagging his first turkey at age 79.Norman was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.He is survived by his wife, Junice Oberbeck; a son, Gerritt John Oberbeck of Fond du Lac; a sister, Anne Oberbeck of Fox Point; five nephews: Robert S. (Joan) Oberbeck of Fond du Lac, William K. (Peggy) Oberbeck of Wauwatosa, Robert Supple of Fort Collins, Colorado, James (Patti) Supple of Fond du Lac, and Tom Supple of Tomahawk; two grand nieces: Melissa (Caleb) Cordes, Kim (Robb) Duvenek; and six grand nephews: Robert W. Oberbeck, Mark Supple, Matthew (Jennifer) Supple, David (Tammy) Supple, Steven (fiancée Emily Braun) Supple, and Michael Supple.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Walter A. Oberbeck; a sister, Mary Lois Canham; and a sister-in-law, Roberta Koester.A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 855 Martin Avenue, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Paul Kolander officiating. The family will greet friends and relatives on Saturday at church from 9:30 a.m .until the time of service.Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Norman D. Oberbeck

April 20, 1924 - October 25, 2009