Arrived in Burra in 1854 by the ship Johann Caesar. He worked for some time at the Burra mine and also for the Main Roads Board and then the Burra District Council. He was much respected for his straightforwardness and integrity. He was a keen floriculturist, winning many prizes at the local flower shows. He also grew many kinds of fruit. He was known as Charlie Oppermann He joined the Burra Lodge in 1858. Martin Oppermann of Wolloway was a brother.