Oliver E. Shoemaker – Gibsonia, formerly of Peters Township
Oliver E. Shoemaker, 70, of Gibsonia, formerly of Peters Township, died on May 15, 2020. He was born on Oct. 10, 1949, in North Charle- roi, son of the late Oliver and Lucy Bernowski Shoemaker. He was the beloved husband for 42 years of Rita Niederberger Shoemaker; the loving father of Jessica Shoemaker of Arlington, Va., and Lauren (Craig) Bustos of Denver, Colo.; brother of Edith (Robert) King of Myrtle Beach, S.C; and proud grandfather of Olivia Bustos. Oliver was a long time Pittsburgh-based mortgage banker and a friend and mentor to many in the Pittsburgh real estate community. He earned a Ph.D. in urban affairs in 1978 from the University of Pittsburgh and was an avid Pitt fan. Oliver also earned the distinction of Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI) in 1985. His time in graduate school serving as a resident assistant and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) academic advisor never left him, as he particularly relished mentoring young people. Under Oliver’s tutelage, his daughters, son-in-law and a nephew followed his footsteps into commercial real estate. He used his extensive network to help countless others find their professional paths. Oliver’s unmatched work ethic was developed at a young age, as evidenced by earning the Eagle Scout distinction at age 14 and being inducted into the Charleroi Area High School Soccer Hall of Fame. During his working days, he was out the door before dawn in order to be home in time for dinner with his family. He believed that any issue was surmountable; it just required starting the day that much earlier. Although he received business awards and recognition over the years, the greatest measure of his success was the mutual devotion he and his wife Rita had for each other and the love they shared for their children. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES LTD., Bakerstown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.michaeljfox.org). Please add condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.
