Gerald Oelberg died on April 3, 2025, at the age of 87 (1938-2025). He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Sarah Oelberg, one brother Sanford, four children Brian, David, Joy and Sylvia, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A service of remembrance will be held on October 5, 2025 at 1:00 in the cemetery of Nora UU church, Hanska MN. Following the church service conducted by his wife, Sarah, there will be a Norwegian smorgasbord.

In memory of Gerald, UURMaPA will contribute to the Ministerial Relief Fund, which offers financial aid to ministers and partners.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. The obituary will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries, and will be available on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s partner obituary editor, Eleanor Richardson, grandmoot@aol.com