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It is with a saddened heart to report the passing of former
SLSDC Administrator, David “Dave” Oberlin, on July 28, 2009 in Florida.
Mr. Oberlin was 89. He served as the Corporation’s fourth Administrator from
1969-1983.
Mr. Oberlin was a former U. S. Navy Commander, awarded the Silver Star for
Conspicuous Valor in the Submarine Service during WWII. He subsequently served
as Assistant Director of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Director of the
Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway
Development Corporation, Special Assistant to the Director of the Maritime
Administration, and President of Fednav USA.
Mr. Oberlin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ellie, an accomplished
artist and poet. He is survived by daughters Diane Oberlin and Alida Pisano, and
by sons David and Robert and an extended family including 11 grandchildren and 4
great grandchildren.
Mr. Oberlin was the longest-serving Administrator, and the Seaway has truly lost
a legend. |
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Captain Robert (Bob) Muir Fraser, founder and President
of Gresco Ltée passed away on September 21, 2009. He was 71 years old.
Michael Stolarczyk, President of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
has recently resigned his position. Paul Toth will be the new president
effective immediately. |
