Edwin George Oberhaus

Edwin G. Oberhaus, 91, of Napoleon, passed away August 15, 2012 at Northcrest. He was born on February 17, 1921 in Freedom Township to George H. and Elizabeth (Buchenberg) Oberhaus. He married Alyce Huber on October 1, 1950.

Ed, was president and, along with his wife, owner of Napoleon Spring Works from 1963 until September 1, 1987 when he sold to Napoleon/Lynx, a Montreal Canada Corporation, where he was a former president. Ed, additionally was an incorporator, treasurer and 25% former owner of Arrow-Tru-Line, president and owner of Oberhaus Enterprises, Inc., with his wife Alyce servings as vice president, along with his wife and children, Lisa and Lori, he was also the former owner of Oberhaus Cars and Collectables, that included a collection of many dolls, buggies, tools, compacts, evening bags, hair receivers, farm tools, and much more. Ed owned forty-six Cadillac’s, seven Pierce Arrows, two Model T’s, Frankling, Marmon, Rolls Royce and Jaguar among many others.

He was an avid member of the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon. He was a member of many organizations, including, The American Legion Post 300, Life Member, Napoleon Mason (Master) 32nd Degree, Henry County Scottish Rite Association, Napoleon Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary, The Veteran Motor Car Club of America, Defiance Chapter VMCC of America, Cadillac- Lasalle Club, Classic Car Club of America, Napoleon V.F.W. 8218, Life Member, Zenobia Temple Shrine in Toledo, former Board member of Peoples State Bank, The Lutheran and Tiffen Valley National Bank as well as a former trustee and president of Northwest Community College. Ed was an Honorary Life Member of door and operator Dealer Association He was a graduate of Lasalle University, Chicago.

Surviving are his loving wife, Alyce; daughters, Lisa Wulff; Lori (Jeff) Sharpe; grandchildren, Heather (Daryl) O’berg; Amber (Nate) Lucas; Nicole (Nic) Shank; Benjamin (Theresa) Wulff; Charles Edwin (Kelly) Piercefield; Desiree Piercefield and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Niles; brothers; Elden & Walter Oberhaus and sister, Alta Warncke.

Friends will be received in the Walker Mortuary, 333 W. Main St., Napoleon Saturday August 18, 2012 from 2-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Emanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday August 19, 2012 beginning at 1 pm. Burial will follow at St. Pauls Lutheran Napoleon Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Emanuel Lutheran Church; the Golden Living Center @ Northcrest or a Charity of the Donor’s Choice.