# Uncle Oelbermann — McTeague character guide

> Uncle Oelbermann in McTeague by Frank Norris.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Oelbermann, Mr. Oelbermann

**First appearance:** 0009-viii

## Who they are

Trina's wealthy uncle who manages her lottery winnings.

## In the story

### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/viii)

Trina's wealthy relative who runs a wholesale toy store in the Mission; he agrees to invest Trina's lottery winnings at six percent interest.

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mcteague_se/chapters/xix)

Uncle Oelbermann manages Trina's money and expresses frustration at her irregular withdrawals, eventually allowing her to withdraw the entire remaining sum.

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