Konrad R. Oehler

Konrad Roy Oehler passed away unexpectedly on February 29, 2024 at his place of employment. He was the ninth of nine children born to Leona (Hummel) and Earle Oehler on November 27, 1967 at St. Francis Hospital, La Crosse, WI. For most of his life, Konrad resided in Moe Coulee outside of Holmen WI.  For the last 15 years, he lived in Midway WI.

Konrad enjoyed spending time with his family.  He adored his nieces and nephews.  He took pleasure in finding and collecting various sizes of die cast cars.  He was always ready for a new adventure going to car shows and swap meets across Wisconsin and Minnesota with his brother Jerry.  As a child he enjoyed fishing, auctions, Mabel Steam Engine Days, and spending time on his grandparents’ farm.

Konrad was employed by Northern Engraving in Holmen, WI for the last 27 years.  With the Holmen plant closing, Konrad recently started a new job at the Northern Engraving West Salem Plant.  He was proud of the fact that he never missed a day of work and would receive attendance awards at year end. He enjoyed his job and co-workers.  He would share many humorous stories of his days at work with his family and friends.

Konrad attended and graduated from Holmen High School in 1987.

Konrad is survived by his brothers, Gary Oehler, Onalaska, WI and Jerry (Marcy) Oehler Melrose, WI and their children, Emily (Paul) Miller, Madison, WI and Megan Oehler, Marquette MI.  Sisters, Charlotte (Mike) Stange and their children Jenna, Zach, and Tyler, La Crosse, WI; and Lorraine Oehler, Onalaska, WI. Brother-in-law, Rod Nicolai and children, Cory (Julie) Nicolai, Melrose, WI and Ryan Nicolai, Bangor, WI; Sister-in-law, Becky Oehler, La Crescent MN; several great nieces; his favorite cousin, Shirley Hummel, Onalaska WI; bonus nieces Karrie Olson, Onalaska, WI; and Jennifer Kuster, Holmen, WI; and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle and Leona. Brothers, Arlen, Ronald, and Merlin Oehler, sister Mae Nicolai and sister-in-law Teresa Oehler. Konrad is further preceded in death by niece Lisa Nicolai; his nephew Michael Oehler, and all his aunts and uncles on both sides of the family.

A memorial gathering will be held at Schumacher Kish Funeral Home, 907 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  Private graveside services will be held at Long Coulee Cemetery at a later date.  The speaker at the service will be his niece, Emily Miller. This will be held at 2:00 pm.

Konrad will be remembered by those who knew him as a kind, witty, and gentle soul who was always ready to help others.  Konrad will be deeply missed by his family.