Gary Oberlander, 72, Mandan, died January 18, 2014 at his residence in Mandan.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, ND with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 on Wednesday at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan.
Gary was born on November 7, 1941 to Emil and Emma (Dockter) Oberlander in Streeter, ND. Gary attended school in Lake Preston, SD; later receiving his GED and then his Degree in Civil Engineering. Gary worked for the North Dakota Department of Transportation as a civil engineer his entire career prior to retiring in 2006.
Gary met Susan Renner in Bismarck and they married on January 27, 1991 in Mandan. They made their home in Mandan. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing especially with his outdoor companions; Rick and Russell. Gary was a good cook and made many dishes that his family enjoyed. He was also a history buff and spent time researching the history of General Custer and WWII. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching. He especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter, Kali.
Gary will be deeply missed by his wife, Susan; step-daughter, Lori Ihli, Rapid City, SD; granddaughter, Kali Sue Ihli, Rapid City, SD; sister, Bernice Schaffer, Jamestown, ND; sister-in-law, Beverly Kinzler, Larimore, ND, sister-in-law, Donna (David) Dombrowsky, Mandan; brother-in-law, Robert (Sue) Renner, The Villages, FL; sister-in-law, Bridget Renner, Fallbrook, CA; special nephew, Rick (Margaret) Oberlander, Bismarck; special friends, Russell (Marsha) Dittus, Mandan; Michael Moszer Sr., and Michael Moszer Jr., both of Rapid City, SD and several nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marvin and Donald; brother-in-law, Roger Renner and a nephew Scott.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.
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