Julius David Oerting

We celebrate the life and love of our dad, grandfather, and brother Julius David Oerting. Dave passed away December 27, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born in Mobile, AL to the late Charles Julius Oerting and Gladys Crawford Oerting. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Bernadette Sciple Oerting and his son-in-law Greg Stallings. After attending Auburn University and Springhill College, Dave honorably served in the United States Air Force for 13 years where he reached the rank of Captain. He started as a navigator with the Air Defense Command and was stationed in Iceland. Dave loved flying in the Connies. After marrying Mary, they moved to Sacramento, where his first two daughters Julie and Patty were born. Dave's next tours were in Orlando, where Cindy was born, then Omaha, Nebraska. He gained his degree from Omaha University. Dave finished his military service in Great Falls, Montana with the Strategic Air Command as a missile warning officer, where Cathy was born. After retiring from the Air Force, Dave moved with his family to Connecticut, where Dan was born. He worked in Quality Control for Pepperidge Farm then relocated to the Atlanta area, where he worked for Sara Lee Bakeries (Merico) for 20 years before retiring, then spending his last 34 years in Newnan, GA. Dave was strong in his faith and a true family man. He was a loving caregiver to his wife, Mary, during the last years of her life. He will be remembered for his kind heart and great sense of humor. Dave is survived by his children Julie Stallings of Williamson GA, Patty Gargulinski (Tom) of Hazel Green, AL, Cindy Oerting of Newnan, GA, Cathy Summers (Steve) of Marietta, GA and Dan Oerting (Cherie) of Marietta, GA; his grandchildren Chris and Tony Gargulinski and Josh and Emily Summers; his siblings Franklyn Oerting (Lyn) and Dianne Fairchild (Bill) and many nieces and nephews. Flowers may be sent to Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 101 Walt Banks Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269 for his funeral at 11:30 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Julius David Oerting

April 28, 1934 - December 27, 2023