The Life of George Edward Oldenburg
George Edward Oldenburg peacefully went to be with his Lord and his
beloved wife on October 19, 2017, as he was surrounded by his family.
George was born on March 21, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son
of Frank and Mary (Devine) Oldenburg and was the second oldest of nine
children (Frank, Delores, James, Lorraine, Ted, Rosemary, John, and Mary
Ann). He graduated from McBride Catholic Boys High School in St. Louis,
Missouri. He signed a professional baseball contract at the age of 18
with the St. Paul, Minnesota, American Association. George played for
the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees minor league organizations.
He managed the Idaho Russets in Idaho Falls, Idaho. George married his
wife of 72 years, Frances (Gallagher) Oldenburg, in 1939. He served in
the United States Navy during World War II, as well as, three of his
brothers. While living in Baton Rouge, after the war, he was the
founding Commander of the Legion Village Post, American Legion of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
George and Frances were life-time members of the Third Order of Mary,
Religious Lay Society; they also served 12 years as chair couple of St.
Charles Borromeo, Religious Vocation Promotions, Our Lady of Mercy
Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. George was a Serra Club member. George
and Frances retired in 1973 and moved to a retirement community in
Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, where they lived for 38 years. They were avid
golfers and continued to be active in their church, St. Mary of the
Mount Catholic Church. George volunteered 25 years of service to the
Izard County Medical Center, as a member of the board of directors; he
was board chairman for two terms.
George Oldenburg is survived by his devoted daughter, Frances (Paul) Comeaux; his two loving grandsons, George Paul (Sara) and Shep Francis (Rachel) Comeaux; his two caring great-granddaughters, Clelie (Gavin) and Gabby Comeaux, his former granddaughter-in-law, Roz (Kyle) Thibodeaux, and six step-great-grandchildren, Patrick, Gavin, Lexi, Carter, Bennett and Gracie. He is also survived by his brother, Ted Oldenburg, and “brother,” Patrick Mulligan. He was a dear son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend!
It was George’s request to have a Funeral Mass said in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church. It will be on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 11:00am.
Burial service will be November 22, 2017, at 11:00am at Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the following organizations are appreciated!
St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church, 1002 1st Street, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, 72512, or Izard County Medical Center, 61 Grasse St., Calico Rock, Arkansas, 72519.
The family of George Oldenburg wishes to express special thanks to the staff at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home and Lamm Family Care (Hospice). Your care and special attention to George’s needs and his family will always be remembered and appreciated. Thank you!
On one of George’s last days, he told his daughter Frances to tell all his family and friends, “I will love them until the end of time.”
George Oldenburg is survived by his devoted daughter, Frances (Paul) Comeaux; his two loving grandsons, George Paul (Sara) and Shep Francis (Rachel) Comeaux; his two caring great-granddaughters, Clelie (Gavin) and Gabby Comeaux, his former granddaughter-in-law, Roz (Kyle) Thibodeaux, and six step-great-grandchildren, Patrick, Gavin, Lexi, Carter, Bennett and Gracie. He is also survived by his brother, Ted Oldenburg, and “brother,” Patrick Mulligan. He was a dear son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend!
It was George’s request to have a Funeral Mass said in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, at St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church. It will be on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 11:00am.
Burial service will be November 22, 2017, at 11:00am at Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the following organizations are appreciated!
St. Mary of the Mount Catholic Church, 1002 1st Street, Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, 72512, or Izard County Medical Center, 61 Grasse St., Calico Rock, Arkansas, 72519.
The family of George Oldenburg wishes to express special thanks to the staff at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home and Lamm Family Care (Hospice). Your care and special attention to George’s needs and his family will always be remembered and appreciated. Thank you!
On one of George’s last days, he told his daughter Frances to tell all his family and friends, “I will love them until the end of time.”
