Gayle F. Oestreich

Obituary

Gayle Francis Oestreich was born on May 9, 1937, in Grove City, Minnesota. He was the son of Walter and Alice (McNellis) Oestreich. Gayle was baptized as an infant on May 23, 1937 and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on June 29, 1949, both at St. Philips Catholic Church in Litchfield, Minnesota. He received his education in Grove City, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Grove City High School Class of 1955.

On October 25, 1958, Gayle was united in marriage to Arlene Bryant at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Kandiyohi, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with five children. Gayle and Arlene resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 56 years of marriage until Arlene passed away on July 25, 2015.

Gayle was employed at 3M in Hutchinson for 30 years before retiring in 1997. Gayle was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.

Gayle enjoyed wood crafts, fishing, and was an avid sports fan. He looked forward to attending all Hutch Tigers sporting events and Gopher basketball games. Gayle especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Gayle passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 85 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Gayle is survived by his:
Children, Julie Lofdahl and her husband, John of Hutchinson, MN,
Vicki Jackson of Litchfield, MN,
Sue Johnson and her husband, Bill of Hutchinson, MN,
Timothy Oestreich and his wife, Kathy of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Eric Lofdahl, Weston Lofdahl and his wife, Niki, Jenna Kirk and her husband, Brian, Dylan Jackson and his girlfriend, Maria, Lindy Burri and her husband, Drake, Kayla Zuidema and her husband, Luke, Thomas Alexander and his fiancé, Fenella, Mitchell Alexander and his wife, Bailey, Briana Starrett and her husband, Klayton;
Great-grandchildren, Monte and Matilda “Tilly” Kirk;
Honorary Son, Tedd James;
Sister, Shirley Buck;
Brother-in-law, Lenny Bryant and his wife, Judy;
Sister-in-law, Donna Carver and her husband, Rich;
Sisters-in-law, Marie Anderson, Pam Briant;
Many other relatives and friends.

Gayle is preceded in death by his Parents, Walter and Alice Oestreich; Wife, Arlene Oestreich; Daughter in infancy; Son-in-law, Scott Jackson: Brother, Bill Oestreich and his wife Mary; Sister, Pat Reins and her husband, Ardell, Brother-in-law, Bernell Buck; Nephews, Todd Buck and Shawn Bryant; Father-in-law, Ammie Bryant; Mother-in-law, Myrtle Wheeler and her husband, Harold; Brother-in law, Bill Bryant and his wife, Barb; Brothers-in-law, Ed Briant, Harold Anderson; Sister-in-law, Elizabeth Gunter and her husband, Glen.