Gordon C Oldham

Gordon Oldham, age 81, of Greenwood, WI died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at his home.Gordon Charles Oldham was born on December 31, 1931 in Neillsville, WI the son of Charles Patrick and Margaret (Dormandy) Oldham. After finishing his schooling, Gordon entered the United States Army, in 1953. On June 19, 1954 he was united in marriage to Shirley Minsaas in Greenwood. They lived in Kentucky while Gordon finished serving his country. In 1955, after his honorable discharge, they moved back to this area and purchased a farm in the town of Eaton. Along with farming, Gordon also worked for many years at the Nelson Filter Company in Neillsville.He is survived by his wife, Shirley, ten children, Bradley Oldham of Greenwood, WI, Carrie (Thomas) Johnson of Neillsville, WI, Keith (Patty) Oldham of Greenwood, WI, Lori (David) Schuette of Reedsville, WI, Coleen (Scott) Oestreich of Colby, WI, Cheryl (Paul) Plechacek of Willard, WI, Janene (Kurt) Hanson of New Auburn, WI, Steve (Sandy) Oldham of Neillsville, WI, Lance Oldham of Loyal, WI and Jason (Kim) Oldham of Stockton, CA, 21 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren and siblings, Betty (Edgar) Ott of Ripon, WI, Wayne "Bill" Oldham of Neillsville, WI, June (Jack) Kluckhohn of Neillsville, WI, Bonnie "Jean" (Bill) Mitte of Neillsville WI, Ronald "Dusty" (Lois) Oldham of Granton, WI, Frank (Charlotte) Oldham of Neillsville, Kenneth Oldham of Neillsville, WI, Donna (Jeffrey) Siltala of Marshfield, WI and Donald "Chester" Oldham of Granton, WI.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Amanda and three brothers, Walter "Bunny", Marvin and Dick.No Funeral Services are planned.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Gordon's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456