Obituary of David W. Oberschmidt

Oberschmidt, David W.

Saginaw, Michigan

Our father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was 79 years old. David William Oberschmidt was born on October 9, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William and Brigetta (Sweeney) Oberschmidt. He attended Arthur Hill High School, graduating in 1962. Dave continued his education at Delta College, Michigan State University, and the Detroit School of Law, earning a Juris Doctorate. He owned and operated a law practice, Pro-Am Sports, Celebration Hall, and Keystone, Key West, East Bay, and Westbay storage facilities for many years.

He will be remembered for always taking care of others, supporting his community and giving to many local charities. Dave loved driving around in his convertibles taking in new sights. He also enjoyed traveling all over the world to such places as Australia, Spain, Peru, New Zealand, Costa Rica, California and many other locations where he liked meeting new people from different places. Dave also enjoyed going out to dinner where he would socialize with others and try new foods. What he loved most of all was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving is one daughter, Heidi (Scott) Gates; grandchildren, Oliver Alexander Gates and Vivian Mackenzie Gates; siblings, Mark Oberschmidt and Louise Hemlock; his partner, Kaye Schultz and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, John Oberschmidt.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: A Celebration of Life and a time for sharing will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Road (off State).

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Emmaus House, the Mustard Seed, or the East Side Soup Kitchen, 940 E. Genesee Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607.

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Oberschmidt family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.