Michael R. Oberle

Michael R. Oberle, 77, of Waterloo, died Saturday, January 12, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo. He was born August 3, 1941 in Waterloo, the son of Vincent R. and Maryann (Studebaker) Oberle. Michael married Kathryn M. Pierson on April 19, 1965 in Phoenix, Arizona. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2016. Michael was a graduate of Waterloo West High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked at John Deere Engine Works for 33 years, retiring in 1996. Michael loved to golf at his favorite course, Byrnes Park Golf Course in Waterloo.

He is survived by his three daughters, Khristina Thiessen of Dubuque, Iowa, Miki (Brad) Cox of Waterloo and Veronica Oberle of Bradenton, Florida; six grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Ben, Adam, Kassandra and Cody; two brothers, Pat Oberle of Minneapolis, Minnesota and George (Dee) Oberle of Little Rock, Arkansas, and three sisters, Dixie McCann of Cedar Falls, Darlene (Hugh) Ripple of Rochester, Minnesota and Vickie (Gary) Weavers of Solon, Iowa.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael V. Oberle, and a granddaughter, Laura Cox.

There will be no services or visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family.   Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com.