Karl Oehlman Obituary

Karl Oehlman attended Analy High School in Sebastopol, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Karl Oehlman.

Graduation Year	Class of 1950
Date of Passing	Mar 14, 2015
About	Karl OEHLMAN OEHLMAN, Karl Karl Oehlman died peacefully on March 14 at his Sebastopol home following a 15 year battle with bladder cancer. Born 82 years ago at Santa Rosa General Hospital to Elizabeth and Walter Oehlman, he lived on the property settled by his grandparents in 1894. Karl attended Vine Hill Grammar School and Analy High School (1950). After graduating from UC Davis he worked in the apple industry, for Green Valley Dryer and Sebastopol Co-op Cannery for 23 years, retiring from Barlow Company after 18 years. Karl managed the family ranch since his father's death, converting from apples to Pinot Noir grapes. Karl was active in Forestville 4-H and Analy FFA and was selected 4-H All-Star. He was a 4-H leader and Friend of 4-H. Karl is survived by his high school sweetheart of 61 years, Elaine; sister Margery Kaseman (Allan); children Kathie Miller and Cliff Oehlman (Sandee); grandchildren Jeff Miller, Megan Soulsby (Justin), Nicole Downs (David); and great grandson, Elijah Soulsby. Published Online in the Press Democrat from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2015