Obituary for Matthew Oberstar | Bauman Family Funeral Homes
- Date Of Birth: January 31, 1931
- Date Of Death: May 25, 2009
- State: Minnesota
Matthew Joseph Oberstar, age 78 of Buhl and formerly of Virginia, died Monday, May 25, 2009 in the Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, following a long battle with cancer. He was born January 31, 1931 in Virginia the son of Fred and Angeline (Muster) Oberstar and was a graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School. Matt married Audrey Peterkin on December 12, 1953 in Virginia. He was employed as painter for the Virginia School District and was a private painting contractor. Matt served in the Minnesota National Guard for over 20 years, retiring as a Sergeant. He was a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Buhl. Matt enjoyed traveling, wintering in Florida, and vegetable gardening.
Matt is survived by his wife of 55 years; Audrey; sons; James (Kathy) Oberstar of Virginia, David Oberstar of Duluth, John (Peggy) Oberstar of Virginia and Peter (Kathy) Oberstar of Richfield, MN; a brother; Reverend Father Richard Oberstar of St. Matthias, MN; sisters; Marge Eggerman of Coupeville, WA, Marie Palm of Edmonds, WA, Genevieve (Mike) Michaloski of Deerwood, MN, and Bernadine (Mack) Gardner of Geneseo, IL; grandchildren; Beth (Dave) Hartman, Andy Oberstar, Mike Oberstar, Molly Oberstar, Lisa Oberstar, Laura Oberstar, Grace Oberstar, and Eric Oberstar; great-grandchildren; Emma Oberstar, Haylie Hartman, and Hannah Hartman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Fred, and a grandson Douglas.
