Champaign County OhArchives Obituaries.....Oberly, Donald Benjamin June 11, 2012
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Donald Benjamin “Deacon” Oberly passed away on June 11, 2012 at his home near 
Urbana. He was 95. Born in Mad River Township, he was the sixth son of the 
late Charles Franklin Oberly and Dorothea Mary Clingerbery Oberly. Donald 
Graduated from Westville H.S. in 1934 and studied science and mathematics at 
Urbana College and Ohio State University. Returning home, he helped his father 
farm, taking over and expanding the farming operation when his father retired. 
Donald married the love of his life, Betty Jo Hawkins, in June of 1944, and 
they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1994.
Donald was a seeker of knowledge and an avid reader. His interests were many, 
including history, philosophy, natural sciences, music, bird watching, and 
traveling. He also enjoyed playing chess and solving challenging puzzles. 
Donald was a 50-Year Tree Farmer and self-taught wood worker, and he crafted 
many furniture items and other creations from wood harvested from his farm.
Donald was active in the community throughout his life, serving on the 
Westville Grain Board, Farm Bureau Federation Board, Clark County Producers 
Board, the Urbana Library Board, and the Zoning Board. He was also Mad River 
township clerk for many years, served as treasurer of K.of P. Lodge, and was a 
member of Harmony Lodge # 8 F. & A.M. Donald was a Supervisor for the 
Champaign County; Soil and Water Conservation District, and was honored as the 
Champaign Soil and Water Conservation District’s Outstanding Cooperator for 
1979.
Donald was predeceased by his parents, his wife, and his six siblings: Arthur 
Franklin, Bertram Milton, Serle William, Paul Allen, Clell Virgil and Dorothy 
Frances Ward.
The family will receive friends 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. 
Thursday, June 14, 2012 in the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 642 S. Main 
Street, Urbana where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 
15, 2012. Burial will follow in Nettle Creek Cemetery.Contributions may be 
made in Donald’s memory to the Westville United Methodist Church.


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