LINCOLN – Birchum Allen “Rusty” Oldenburgh, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Bangor. Rusty was born May 22, 1923, in Garland. Rusty was a charming and friendly man and will be missed by all who knew him. Rusty served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was a decorated veteran, whose medals include the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, EAMET Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He was involved with the local American Legion organization for many years. He was very proud to help bring the local Veterans’ Administration Clinic to Lincoln. He retired from Lincoln Pulp and Paper in 1987. He was predeceased by his parents, Edman and Eda Mae Titus Oldenburgh; his brother, Henry; two sisters, Gladys and Bernice; daughter-in-law, Heidi Oldenburgh; and brother-in-law, Forrest Harris Jr. Rusty is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hope Harris Oldenburgh; brother, Levi Dam; sons, William Crocker and wife, Brenda, of Lincoln, Douglas Oldenburgh and Dawn Goodwin of North Carolina, Daniel Oldenburgh and Virginia Soucy of Brewer, Rick Oldenburgh and Mary Schmidt of Albuquerque, N.M., James Oldenburgh and Wendi Ireland of Lincoln and Paul Oldenburgh of Houston; daughter, Melissa Oldenburgh of Clarksville, Ind.; 15 grandchildren, Dina, Dawn Marie, Billy, Jana, John, Phillip, Kayla, Thomas, Jana, Jessie, Jeremy, Inger, Ashleigh, Kristie and Nikki; a brother-in-law, James Harris; a sister-in-law, Birgit Harris; six great-grandchildren; special friends, Darrell Savage and Brenda Hobbs; and numerous other friends. Visitation with the family will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Clay Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Littlefield officiating. Interment will be after at Lincoln Cemetery. Flowers may be sent in care of Clay Funeral Home or if you desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Honor Guard, P.O. Box 496, Lincoln, ME 04457. To sign the guest book, visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
BIRCHUM ALLEN OLDENBURGH
