David Oesterheld ’65
David Oesterheld ’65 of Naples, Florida, died on June 9. Born in New Rochelle, New York, he came to Dartmouth from Owensburg, Kentucky. He was a member of Kappa Kappa Kappa and Army ROTC and was president of the Dartmouth News Agency. Following his Army service David earned an M.B.A. from Indiana University. His career included many prominent positions in banking and finance before he became vice president of budgeting at J.P. Morgan Chase in New York City. He was married to Susan for 34 years until her death; he then married Mary-Ann in 2011. David made the most of his 40-plus years living in N.Y.C. He loved the fast-paced lifestyle, was a member of several private clubs, and made generous donations to several beloved charities. Jogging and bicycling along the Hudson River were his favorite ways to start the day, and his love of theater, opera, and new restaurants kept him busy. David also had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge; he was an accomplished traveler and could speak intelligently to anyone about world history, politics, geography, and various cultures. His homes in New York, New Jersey, and Florida displayed carefully curated souvenirs, about which he would happily share tales of acquisition. He is survived by Mary-Ann; stepdaughters Tara and Kathryn; grandchildren Bennett, Reese, and Ethan; sister Janet; brother Douglas; and nephew Daniel.
