John C. Oestreicher,
August 05, 1936 - January 04, 2011
Obituary
MONONA - John C. Oestreicher, age 74, died at home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, of natural causes. Born on Aug. 5, 1936, in La Crosse, to John A. and Dorothy (Padesky) Oestreicher. John attended Aquinas High School, graduating in 1954, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954 until 1957. John studied political science at the UW-La Crosse and graduated from the UW-Madison law school in 1963. He was a bank examiner for a year with his long-time friend Tim Tierney and then worked as assistant district attorney in Superior. John married Diane Scifres of Chicago, Ill. in 1964, and they moved to Marshfield, where John practiced law and where they had three children. From 1971 until 1975, John served in the Wisconsin State Legislature. From 1976 until 1979, John was a Public Service Commissioner. He practiced law in Marshfield from 1979 until 1983, when he was appointed by Governor Tony Earl to chair a Hospital Rate Setting Commission. In 1987, John joined a Madison law firm where he finished his career. He especially enjoyed doing mediation and arbitration in labor disputes. John was a passionate Badgers and Packers fan, loved reading history and mysteries and was a life-long Democrat. He is survived by his children, Beth Steffen (Scott Pichelman) of Madison, John S. (Kathi) of Verona, and Diane (Jay) Wolowicz of Manitowoc; his sister, Joanne (David) Werner of Sheboygan; his brother, Tom Oestreicher of Holmen; granddaughters, Katherine and Margaret Wolowicz, and Diane Pichelman; grandson, Ben Steffen; and ten nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40 years; his parents; and a sister, Jeannette. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on ftlineFriday, Jan. 7, 2011. Memorials may be made in Johns name to Second Harvest Food Bank or to Habitat for Humanity.
Memorials:
Memorials may be made in Johns name to Second Harvest Food Bank or to Habitat for Humanity.
Visitation:
A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on ftlineFriday, Jan. 7, 2011.
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John and Katie Pethan
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DeeDee, Jay, and family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your father. May the memories of the time you had with him bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John, Katie, Zach, Paige and Isaac Pethan
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Jennifer Butcher
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We are so sorry for the loss of your father. May good memories be with you and keep you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Butcher family
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Bob and Thelma Craig
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Beth, Dee Dee and John, We were surprised and saddened to learn of your father's death. He had sent a note and card a few weeks ago; he was so good about keeping in touch at Christmas. We miss those days when you all lived on S.Cherry Ave. and so enjoyed the company of your mom and dad. Our condolences to the three of you and your families. Surely he will be greatly missed.
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Steven M. Barney
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To the Oestreicher family,
John was a very special person, and he will be missed by many--including the Barney family. I knew John first as a colleague, then as a friend. All of the Barneys have fond memories of the entire family; our prayers and sincere sympathy go to all.
Steve Barney