Ferdinand Andrew Oberholzer

Ferdinand (Fred) Andrew Oberholzer, 86, of Hanford, California, passed away at his home on March 6, 2026.

Born on December 23, 1939, in North Hollywood, California, to Ferdinand and Frances Oberholzer, Fred moved with his family to Hanford where they established the Hanford Dairy. He grew up alongside his siblings Frances, Mary Jane, and Roy, attended McCarthy Catholic School, and graduated from Hanford High School in 1958. He then trained as a mechanic at a trade school in Van Nuys.

In 1959, Fred married Harriett Ann Maaskant. The couple purchased their first home in Hanford the following year and raised three daughters, Cindy, Dana, and Candi. Fred worked as a mechanic and truck driver, retiring from Beacon Oil Company and Kings County Truck Lines. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, his world centered on his family. He cherished time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, whether boating on the river in his beloved boat “Panic Rat” in earlier years or faithfully attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities later in life. He also enjoyed regular lunches with his high school classmates and friends.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Harriett, in 2010 and his grandson, Lakin Bentley, in 2024. He is survived by his daughters Cindy Bentley and husband Rick, Dana Wiltfang and husband Jon, and Candi Crewse and husband Scott, all of Hanford; seven grandchildren, Bryce Borges, Blake Borges and wife Apryl, Lacee Bentley, Carlee Chandler and husband Johnny, Clayton Crewse, Lindsey Fernandez and husband Chase, and Justin Wiltfang; seven great-grandchildren, Boston Williams, Finn Borges, Jay Chandler, Hudson Bentley, Harrison Chandler, Goldie Borges, and Freddie Fernandez; and his close friend and companion, Shirley Silva.