Rev. Joseph L. S.J. OBERSINNER

Remembering Fr. Obersinner a year after he has passed: Sacred Heart Mission is always growing, yet staying the same as it was when we added on in 1975. St. Ignatius Mission continues to become the beauty it has in the murals with all the restoration these past few years. Having a brotherhood of Jesuits there has brought more life to our parish(es). I truly believe Fr. O was very instrumental in bringing the valleys closer to God, and to each other. God Bless him, along with Frs. Shirey, Retzel, Schmidt, and others.

He was such an inspiration to me through the years. Helped me many times as I grew up, never judged me, or put me down. Loved him and respected him, like a parent.

Fr. O was a great inspiration to many here in Arlee and St. Ignatius, MT. He was instrumental in building the Sacred Heart Church in Arlee, along with updating our music (and instruments) in both places. I was the music minister during his tenure here (and still am). He was the glue that held our parish, our marriages, our families together in our Catholic Faith. His counseling to my husband and I kept us together 50 years. My husband Don loved his humor, his trips to the ocean to fish, and his wise counsel. I will sing praises for Fr. O on his reunion with family and Don in heaven. My love and prayers. Anne Stewart