Harlin Oberndorfer

ALTENBURG, Mo. -- Harlin R. Oberndorfer, 85, of Altenburg passed to eternity Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.

He was born Nov. 13, 1937, in Frohna, Missouri, to Hugo and Alida Popp Oberndorfer.

Harlin was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna. He attended Concordia Lutheran Elementary School in Frohna and graduated from Perryville High School in Perryville, Missouri.

Harlin married his high school sweetheart, Rose Marie Elenora Leimbach Oberndorfer, on Dec. 6, 1959. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage.

Harlin and Rose had three daughters, Tammy (Jim) Palisch and Lisa (Corey) Hemman, both of Altenburg, and Julie (Tim) Kaempfe of Ballwin, Missouri. Also surviving are grandchildren, Derek (Heather) Palisch of Jackson; Olivia (Matthew) Oppelt of St. Louis; Jordan Hemman of Altenburg; Hilary (Nick) Bauman of Ballwin; Madeline Kaempfe of The Colony, Texas; Emma Kaempfe of Ballwin; and Grace Kaempfe of Ballwin. Great-grandchildren are Emily and Aubrie Palisch, Eleanora and Emmett Oppelt and Reese and Ozzy Bauman.

Harlin is also survived by three brothers, Gerald (Beth) Oberndorfer of Kansas City, Missouri; Gene Oberndorfer of Overland Park, Kansas; and Darwin (Debra) Oberndorfer of Washington, Missouri; sister-in-law, Flori (Schuessler) Oberndorfer of Perryville; and multiple nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugo and Alida Oberndorfer; a brother, Charles Oberndorfer; and a sister-in-law, Iva Weber Oberndorfer.

Harlin was a farm equipment salesman with International Harvester Co. and then Case IH for more then 65 years, finally taking full retirement in 2021 at the age of 83. He truly loved what he did and built many lasting relationships through the years.

He served for nine years in the Army National Guard.

Harlin and Rose were owners of TRICS Family Restaurant in Altenburg for 27 years, which he did along side of his salesman job.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and playing cards with his friends. Most of all, Harlin loved spending time with his family and frying chicken for them.

Harlin was an active member of the East Perry County Lions Club for 41 years, holding various positions. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg and held various offices through the years.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 30, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with funeral service beginning at noon. The service will be officiated by Pastor Frank Lucas. A luncheon will follow at the parish hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the charity of choice.

Ford and Young Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.