Lawrence Alan Oberg

Lawrence Alan Oberg\n \nLawrence A. Oberg, 66, of Dunkirk, Maryland died unexpectedly, September 19, 2011, at his recreational camp in Slate Run, PA. He was born May 10, 1945, in Washington, D.C., to the late Joseph O. & Ruth E. Oberg of Mill Hall, PA. \n \nHe retired in July, 2003, from the Federal Government. At the apex of his more than 30 year career, he served as the Inspector General for the National Archives & Records Administration in Washington, D.C. He also served in the United States Naval Reserves from 1966 to 1972, and then the United States Coast Guard Reserves from 1972 until 1990, when he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. \n \n \nIn June of 1970, Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a minor in Government & Politics degree from University of Maryland University College. He completed his education with a Master’s Degree in Investigative Techniques from George Washington University in February 1975. \n \n \nHe was a lifetime member of the Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department in Silver Hill, Maryland and actively involved in all levels of Scouting with his sons. He enjoyed coaching his sons in sports, as well as fishing and hunting with family and friends. \n \n \nHe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy H. Oberg of Dunkirk, Maryland; two sons, Dr. Jeffrey A. Oberg, of Avon, Ohio and Stephen A. Oberg, Esq., of Huntingtown, Maryland; 4 grandchildren and 2 brothers, Joseph O. Oberg, Jr., of Laurel, Montana, and James O. Oberg of Mill Hall, PA. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Douglas. \n \n \nFamily will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 at Lee Funeral Home, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, Maryland, with services to follow at the funeral home at 2 p.m. A private celebration of life will be held on Grandpa’s Mountain, Slate Run, PA. \n \n \nIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Brown Township Volunteer Fire Company, Attn: Denise, 18118 Rt. 414 Highway, Cedar Run, PA 17727. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence Alan Oberg please visit our Sympathy Store.