Kenneth William Oberting

Kenneth William Oberting, 98, Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. he was born in Anderson, IN on April 17, 1918 to Stephen and Elizabeth Linder Oberting. Kenneth was a 1936 graduate of Cathedral High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He was the co-owner of Contract Hardware and Specialties until his retirement in 1986. Kenneth was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus Council 3660; and the Bishop Chatard Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marie Gold Oberting; and a great grandson, Nicholas Anthony Oberting. Kenneth is survived by his children, Mary Ellen Nelson, Thomas William and Kenneth Anthony Oberting; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com