He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.

Oliver was a rural letter carrier for the Otego post office before his retirement.

A resident of Otego since 1955, Oliver had been the owner-operator of Shaws Mobil Service Station, Route 7, Otego in the 1950s.

He attended the Franklin Methodist Church and was a member of the Otego American legion. In his pastime he enjoyed bowling, fishing and playing pool.

He was predeceased by a sister, Esther Butler.

Burial is in the Ouleout Valley Cemetery, Franklin.

(Full original can be found in Tri Town News - September 20, 2000)