Early Life
Madge Oberholtzer was born to German American parents in Clay City, Indiana. She grew up in Fulton County. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree, she taught in a state program for adult literacy. She lived with her parents in the Irvington area of Indianapolis.
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