James Montford Hall Obert

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James Obert Obituary

OBERT James Montford Hall Obert, age 72, of Dublin, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born February 17, 1937 in Medicine Park, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by his mother the late Emily (Johnson) Obert. Jim graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1955 and graduated from The Ohio State University, where he earned his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves (1960-1966). He was the District Manager of Sales for Lucent Technologies and retired after many years of service. Member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and a member of Upper Arlington Rotary and highly involved in the Upper Arlington Community; member of The Ohio State University Golf Club and an avid golfer; and devoted Ohio State Buckeye fan (football, basketball, baseball and some hockey). Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Mary Beth (Hughes) Obert; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Colleen Obert Gerard and husband David, of Brooklyn, New York, Meghan Obert Hopkins and husband Kevin J., of Dublin, Ohio and Maureen Obert Shildwachter and husband George Jr., of Avon Lake, Ohio; grandchildren, Annabelle Gerard, (3), Carolanne (6) and Katharine (3) Hopkins, Brady James (6) and Ava Shildwachter (4). Friends may call from 12 noon-2 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2009 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Road, Upper Arlington. Private graveside service and entombment will be held for the immediate family only at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the James Obert Memorial Fund, c/o any Huntington Bank location, to be distributed to Upper Arlington Rotary and/or squamous cancer research at The Ohio State University/Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Obert

12 Entries

Bernie Brown

December 2, 2009

Mary Beth,

My wife, Linda, and I send our sympathies to you, the children, and the grandchildren. There were many good times with Jim at the Wilson Bridge office. He honored me with a promotion not long after arriving in Columbus. He was always a great boss and a great friend. My greatest memory will always be the respect which he showed to my wife and other spouses who were visiting in the office.

May God bless all of you with His comfort during this holiday season.

I apologize for the lateness of this, but I just found the email from Gerry Domanik in an old account that I rarely use. I appreciate his kindness in remembering to send me the message.

Erich Fouse

November 26, 2009

Obert Family...sorry to hear about Jim. My folks told me earlier in the week. Always enjoyed my visits to Columbus and playing golf with Jim. He'll be missed.

Barbara Fischer

November 16, 2009

Mary Beth...You may or may not remember me. My Mother, Clara Fischer, babysat with your girls 40 plus years ago when you lived on Esterbrook. Where have the years gone? The last time I saw you, you were neighbors with the DiPaolo's.
Hope that Jim did not have to suffer for a long time. You have my condolences. Barbara Fischer

Allison Chance

November 10, 2009

Maureen,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in each other during this difficult time.

Allison Chance

Dave Wetzel

November 10, 2009

Mary Beth and Family,
We just learned of Jim's passing. Karen and I have our thoughts and prayers with you. I'll always consider Jim a great boss, but even more importantly a good friend. Jim's sense of humor and personality were outstanding. He will be missed, but I know he and Woody will be looking out for all of you. He's one in a million!

Rufus Puckett

November 9, 2009

Thoughts and prayers for your entire family. Jim was an excellant leader at Lucent. He enriched all of us. The world just lost a great guy.

Cindy Myers

November 9, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have my most sincere sympathy.
Meghan, if you all need anything at all, please contact me.

November 8, 2009

To all the Family members , we wish to send our deepest condolances in this time of loss. I know that Jim was a great man and will be missed very much. Although we did not get to see him often , it was always good to see him. May he rest in Peace. Love the Shildwachter's Jason , Debbi , Zoe and Gianna

Evelyn Cooper

November 8, 2009

Hello:

This is Mrs. Price. I'm very sorry to hear about your husband. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time.

November 8, 2009

Mary Beth,

Bill & I are so sorry to hear about Jim. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Prophaters

November 8, 2009

Dear Mrs. Obert,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, James. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

ANDREA SCHMIDT

November 8, 2009

I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, BUT NOT SUPRISED. YOU WERE A WONDERFUL FAMILY TO TAKE CARE OF WHILE YOU WERE AT RIVERSIDE, AND JIM WAS VERY BRAVE AND INSPIRING. YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. MY NAME IS ANDREA SCHMIDT AND I TOOK CARE OF HIM IN THE ICU.

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