OBIT: Conrad J. OESTER, 1941, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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CONRAD J. OESTER

Grantsville, Maryland

  Conrad J. Oester, 76, died at his farm home near Keysers Ridge about 3 o'clock 
Friday afternoon after an extended illness.  He was a son of the late Adam and 
Anna Hanftling Oester and was born near here.  He was the last of his family.  
Mr. Oester engaged in farming and for a number of years operated the farm near 
Keysers Ridge, which was his home.  He married Louise Hanft some forty-nine 
years ago.  She and their four sons survive, namely, Louis Oester, Springs, 
Adam, George and Jacob Oester, near here.  Three grandchildren also survive.
  Mr. Oester had been a member of the German Lutheran Church at Cove for many 
years and funeral services were conducted from there Monday afternoon.  The 
pastor, Rev. H. H. Fickenscher, officiated.  Interment was in the Cove cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, September 4, 1941