Lynn Oldenburg
January 15, 1946 - January 26, 2022
Obituary
A kind and gentle man left this world for the next. Lynn Oldenburg died January 26th after a 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Lynn was born January 15th, 1946 in Natrona Heights, PA (and a lifelong Steelers fan was born). He graduated from high school and then attended Valley Forge Military Academy for two years. He then attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Following his graduation he served in the US Army both in the US and in South Korea. Lynn then attended the University of Idaho and received his Master's degree. When he went Washington State University to pursue his PhD he met the love of his life Lee Sateren. The couple married in 1980. In 1982 they moved to Billings, MT to pursue their counseling careers. The couple then had two children. Lynn helped hundreds of children, adults and families improve their lives for 39 years in the Billings area. He truly loved going to work every single day. Lynn is survived by his wife Lee, daughter Gretchen Harpole, grandson Finn Harpole, son Peter, and granddaughter Madelyn. He is also survived by his niece Dawn Russnell (Mike), nephew Karl Pearson (Patty), and brother-in-law Steve Pearson. A private family service is planned; a celebration of his life will be held this summer.
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Dawn DeVor
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Lynn was a force for good in his community and his gentle spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Peggy Hilleboe Jaberg
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I'm having a hard time thinking of words to say because there were so many good ones. My memory of Lynn was when we came to visit several years ago and Lynn made hamburgers for dinner and they were raw. You will be missed dearly by so many. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
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Sandie Rietz, Dru Rietz-Weems, Emily Hamnes
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Lynn was and remains a beautiful spirit. We are mindful of your love, labor, releasing and grief, and the next steps in this difficult journey.
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Dru Rietz Weems
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Lee, Peter and Gretchen--We wrap our arms around you, your grief and your endurance, and we remain nearby. Such loss in love will always be "just yesterday" and Lynn, with his patience, graciousness, and humor is only around a corner. Sandie, Dru, Emily
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Sue Geise
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Was blessed to be a part of Lynn and Lee's family for several years a long time ago when Gretchen and Peter were very young. Thankful for those memories with a special family. Love, "Nanny Sue"
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Peggy Norman
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Lynn was a special friend of my husband and I for over 40 years. We had visits in each other's homes and traveled together. We even went on a week long cruise to Alaska. Lynn was always calm, attentive, sensitive and fun. Such a devoted husband, father and therapist! He sure enjoyed little things in life too, like fresh corn on the cob!