Richard Mathias Obert, 93, of Quincy passed away in his home on Friday, December 11, 2020.
Richard was born November 30, 1927 to Mathias C. and Esther L. (Hufendick) Obert in Quincy, Illinois. On June 20, 1959 he married Dolores C. Hildebrand in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2013.
Richard was a well-known Ellington Township Road Commissioner and Adams County Board Member. He served his country, community and family well through his lifetime.
Richard attended St. Michael's School in Quincy. He spent his early life working on the family dairy farm. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attained the rank of corporal and was in the 453rd Engineers Division of the army from 1952 to 1954. He loved to share his memories of his time stationed in Pusan, Korea and about the special people of Korea he met. He fondly remembered driving his fellow soldiers to church on Sundays, giving his rosary to a dying man, helping construct an airport, and celebrating his final night there by dancing a jig on a 50-gallon barrel. After his service he returned to the family dairy farm, worked for Midwest Dairy and Willers Dairy, and began his career with Ellington Township. He succeeded his father as Road Commissioner, a job Richard held until his retirement in 1990.
Richard was elected to the Adams County Board for District 5 in 1990 and served 16 years. He served on the Mill Creek Water District Board for 22 years. He loved campaigning and meeting the public. He was a Democratic Precinct Committeeman for many years. Also, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Western Catholic Union.
Richard was a lifelong baseball fan having played first base and centerfield for the St. Michael's ball team, was an avid Cubs fan, and in his later years even enjoyed watching the Cardinals. Throughout his life he always had a soft spot for all things old, whether it be an antique bottle or an elderly person. Along with his family, he was a regular at the Adams County Fair and many social events throughout the community. He could strike up a conversation with anyone he met and would gladly share a laugh and a smile.
Faith and family were his top priorities in life. His Catholic faith was very important to him demonstrated by his devotion to the Mass and praying the Rosary. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Parish, former member of St. Dominic Parish, and often attended St. Anthony Church.
Richard looked forward to family gatherings. His life commitment was to his wife and family, and this was never more evident than in the last few years that he and Dolores had together. Following her receiving a kidney transplant he never left her side. It was known that if you saw one you were likely to see the other. Watching the two of them glide across the dance floor in their younger days let you know they were a team. Their marriage was blessed with eight children; James (Karen), Yvonne (Gerald "Booty") Campbell, Richard, Steven (Penny), Alan (Todd), Mathias (Amy), Leon and Joanne (Jeff) all of Quincy.
Richard truly loved his role as "Grandpa Rich". He is survived by his grandchildren; James (Pat) Obert Jr., Kayla (Joe) Krussell, Timothy (Ashley) Obert, Kristy (Cory) Stegeman, Katyann (Blake) Obert, Kelly Obert, Kori Kay Obert, Holly (Dustin) Schell, Nicholas (Jodeen) Campbell, Lucas (Sarah) Campbell, Victoria (Cory) Obert, Stephanie Obert, Jacob Obert, Nathan Obert, Emily (Eathen) Obert, Mathias Obert, Dana (Brennan) Cramer, and Catherine (Monte) Cramer.
"Great Grandpa Rich" was another title he welcomed with delight and is survived by Emma, Sophia and Eli Schell; Magnolia and Hope Campbell; Adam, Natalie and Claire Campbell; Timothy Jr and Isabelle Obert; Jamie Stegeman; Waylon Aden and Riggin Wietholder with more to come.
In addition he is survived by his siblings Robert (Jane) Obert, Paul Obert, Alvin "Butch" (Dorothy) Obert, and Carol Vogel. Also, sister-in-law Doris Hildebrand, brother-in-laws Joseph Sanders and Kenneth Dietrich along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and dearly loved godchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua Cramer, a great- granddaughter Grace Schell who was tragically taken from us on October 4th of this year, his brother and sister- in- law Donald and Anna Mae Obert, sister and brother- in- law Majorie and Loren Hufendick, sister –in- law Carol J. Obert, brother- in- law Ronald Vogel and several sister and brother- in- laws from the Hildebrand side of the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #37 and the National Guard Honor Detail. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to St. Dominic School, the #belikegrace scholarship fund, or St. Francis Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard was born November 30, 1927 to Mathias C. and Esther L. (Hufendick) Obert in Quincy, Illinois. On June 20, 1959 he married Dolores C. Hildebrand in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2013.
Richard was a well-known Ellington Township Road Commissioner and Adams County Board Member. He served his country, community and family well through his lifetime.
Richard attended St. Michael's School in Quincy. He spent his early life working on the family dairy farm. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attained the rank of corporal and was in the 453rd Engineers Division of the army from 1952 to 1954. He loved to share his memories of his time stationed in Pusan, Korea and about the special people of Korea he met. He fondly remembered driving his fellow soldiers to church on Sundays, giving his rosary to a dying man, helping construct an airport, and celebrating his final night there by dancing a jig on a 50-gallon barrel. After his service he returned to the family dairy farm, worked for Midwest Dairy and Willers Dairy, and began his career with Ellington Township. He succeeded his father as Road Commissioner, a job Richard held until his retirement in 1990.
Richard was elected to the Adams County Board for District 5 in 1990 and served 16 years. He served on the Mill Creek Water District Board for 22 years. He loved campaigning and meeting the public. He was a Democratic Precinct Committeeman for many years. Also, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Western Catholic Union.
Richard was a lifelong baseball fan having played first base and centerfield for the St. Michael's ball team, was an avid Cubs fan, and in his later years even enjoyed watching the Cardinals. Throughout his life he always had a soft spot for all things old, whether it be an antique bottle or an elderly person. Along with his family, he was a regular at the Adams County Fair and many social events throughout the community. He could strike up a conversation with anyone he met and would gladly share a laugh and a smile.
Faith and family were his top priorities in life. His Catholic faith was very important to him demonstrated by his devotion to the Mass and praying the Rosary. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Parish, former member of St. Dominic Parish, and often attended St. Anthony Church.
Richard looked forward to family gatherings. His life commitment was to his wife and family, and this was never more evident than in the last few years that he and Dolores had together. Following her receiving a kidney transplant he never left her side. It was known that if you saw one you were likely to see the other. Watching the two of them glide across the dance floor in their younger days let you know they were a team. Their marriage was blessed with eight children; James (Karen), Yvonne (Gerald "Booty") Campbell, Richard, Steven (Penny), Alan (Todd), Mathias (Amy), Leon and Joanne (Jeff) all of Quincy.
Richard truly loved his role as "Grandpa Rich". He is survived by his grandchildren; James (Pat) Obert Jr., Kayla (Joe) Krussell, Timothy (Ashley) Obert, Kristy (Cory) Stegeman, Katyann (Blake) Obert, Kelly Obert, Kori Kay Obert, Holly (Dustin) Schell, Nicholas (Jodeen) Campbell, Lucas (Sarah) Campbell, Victoria (Cory) Obert, Stephanie Obert, Jacob Obert, Nathan Obert, Emily (Eathen) Obert, Mathias Obert, Dana (Brennan) Cramer, and Catherine (Monte) Cramer.
"Great Grandpa Rich" was another title he welcomed with delight and is survived by Emma, Sophia and Eli Schell; Magnolia and Hope Campbell; Adam, Natalie and Claire Campbell; Timothy Jr and Isabelle Obert; Jamie Stegeman; Waylon Aden and Riggin Wietholder with more to come.
In addition he is survived by his siblings Robert (Jane) Obert, Paul Obert, Alvin "Butch" (Dorothy) Obert, and Carol Vogel. Also, sister-in-law Doris Hildebrand, brother-in-laws Joseph Sanders and Kenneth Dietrich along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and dearly loved godchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua Cramer, a great- granddaughter Grace Schell who was tragically taken from us on October 4th of this year, his brother and sister- in- law Donald and Anna Mae Obert, sister and brother- in- law Majorie and Loren Hufendick, sister –in- law Carol J. Obert, brother- in- law Ronald Vogel and several sister and brother- in- laws from the Hildebrand side of the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #37 and the National Guard Honor Detail. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to St. Dominic School, the #belikegrace scholarship fund, or St. Francis Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard Mathias Obert, 93, of Quincy passed away in his home on Friday, December 11, 2020.
Richard was born November 30, 1927 to Mathias C. and Esther L. (Hufendick) Obert in Quincy, Illinois. On June 20, 1959 he married Dolores C. Hildebrand in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2013.
Richard was a well-known Ellington Township Road Commissioner and Adams County Board Member. He served his country, community and family well through his lifetime.
Richard attended St. Michael's School in Quincy. He spent his early life working on the family dairy farm. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attained the rank of corporal and was in the 453rd Engineers Division of the army from 1952 to 1954. He loved to share his memories of his time stationed in Pusan, Korea and about the special people of Korea he met. He fondly remembered driving his fellow soldiers to church on Sundays, giving his rosary to a dying man, helping construct an airport, and celebrating his final night there by dancing a jig on a 50-gallon barrel. After his service he returned to the family dairy farm, worked for Midwest Dairy and Willers Dairy, and began his career with Ellington Township. He succeeded his father as Road Commissioner, a job Richard held until his retirement in 1990.
Richard was elected to the Adams County Board for District 5 in 1990 and served 16 years. He served on the Mill Creek Water District Board for 22 years. He loved campaigning and meeting the public. He was a Democratic Precinct Committeeman for many years. Also, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Western Catholic Union.
Richard was a lifelong baseball fan having played first base and centerfield for the St. Michael's ball team, was an avid Cubs fan, and in his later years even enjoyed watching the Cardinals. Throughout his life he always had a soft spot for all things old, whether it be an antique bottle or an elderly person. Along with his family, he was a regular at the Adams County Fair and many social events throughout the community. He could strike up a conversation with anyone he met and would gladly share a laugh and a smile.
Faith and family were his top priorities in life. His Catholic faith was very important to him demonstrated by his devotion to the Mass and praying the Rosary. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Parish, former member of St. Dominic Parish, and often attended St. Anthony Church.
Richard looked forward to family gatherings. His life commitment was to his wife and family, and this was never more evident than in the last few years that he and Dolores had together. Following her receiving a kidney transplant he never left her side. It was known that if you saw one you were likely to see the other. Watching the two of them glide across the dance floor in their younger days let you know they were a team. Their marriage was blessed with eight children; James (Karen), Yvonne (Gerald "Booty") Campbell, Richard, Steven (Penny), Alan (Todd), Mathias (Amy), Leon and Joanne (Jeff) all of Quincy.
Richard truly loved his role as "Grandpa Rich". He is survived by his grandchildren; James (Pat) Obert Jr., Kayla (Joe) Krussell, Timothy (Ashley) Obert, Kristy (Cory) Stegeman, Katyann (Blake) Obert, Kelly Obert, Kori Kay Obert, Holly (Dustin) Schell, Nicholas (Jodeen) Campbell, Lucas (Sarah) Campbell, Victoria (Cory) Obert, Stephanie Obert, Jacob Obert, Nathan Obert, Emily (Eathen) Obert, Mathias Obert, Dana (Brennan) Cramer, and Catherine (Monte) Cramer.
"Great Grandpa Rich" was another title he welcomed with delight and is survived by Emma, Sophia and Eli Schell; Magnolia and Hope Campbell; Adam, Natalie and Claire Campbell; Timothy Jr and Isabelle Obert; Jamie Stegeman; Waylon Aden and Riggin Wietholder with more to come.
In addition he is survived by his siblings Robert (Jane) Obert, Paul Obert, Alvin "Butch" (Dorothy) Obert, and Carol Vogel. Also, sister-in-law Doris Hildebrand, brother-in-laws Joseph Sanders and Kenneth Dietrich along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and dearly loved godchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua Cramer, a great- granddaughter Grace Schell who was tragically taken from us on October 4th of this year, his brother and sister- in- law Donald and Anna Mae Obert, sister and brother- in- law Majorie and Loren Hufendick, sister –in- law Carol J. Obert, brother- in- law Ronald Vogel and several sister and brother- in- laws from the Hildebrand side of the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #37 and the National Guard Honor Detail. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to St. Dominic School, the #belikegrace scholarship fund, or St. Francis Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard was born November 30, 1927 to Mathias C. and Esther L. (Hufendick) Obert in Quincy, Illinois. On June 20, 1959 he married Dolores C. Hildebrand in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2013.
Richard was a well-known Ellington Township Road Commissioner and Adams County Board Member. He served his country, community and family well through his lifetime.
Richard attended St. Michael's School in Quincy. He spent his early life working on the family dairy farm. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He attained the rank of corporal and was in the 453rd Engineers Division of the army from 1952 to 1954. He loved to share his memories of his time stationed in Pusan, Korea and about the special people of Korea he met. He fondly remembered driving his fellow soldiers to church on Sundays, giving his rosary to a dying man, helping construct an airport, and celebrating his final night there by dancing a jig on a 50-gallon barrel. After his service he returned to the family dairy farm, worked for Midwest Dairy and Willers Dairy, and began his career with Ellington Township. He succeeded his father as Road Commissioner, a job Richard held until his retirement in 1990.
Richard was elected to the Adams County Board for District 5 in 1990 and served 16 years. He served on the Mill Creek Water District Board for 22 years. He loved campaigning and meeting the public. He was a Democratic Precinct Committeeman for many years. Also, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Western Catholic Union.
Richard was a lifelong baseball fan having played first base and centerfield for the St. Michael's ball team, was an avid Cubs fan, and in his later years even enjoyed watching the Cardinals. Throughout his life he always had a soft spot for all things old, whether it be an antique bottle or an elderly person. Along with his family, he was a regular at the Adams County Fair and many social events throughout the community. He could strike up a conversation with anyone he met and would gladly share a laugh and a smile.
Faith and family were his top priorities in life. His Catholic faith was very important to him demonstrated by his devotion to the Mass and praying the Rosary. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Parish, former member of St. Dominic Parish, and often attended St. Anthony Church.
Richard looked forward to family gatherings. His life commitment was to his wife and family, and this was never more evident than in the last few years that he and Dolores had together. Following her receiving a kidney transplant he never left her side. It was known that if you saw one you were likely to see the other. Watching the two of them glide across the dance floor in their younger days let you know they were a team. Their marriage was blessed with eight children; James (Karen), Yvonne (Gerald "Booty") Campbell, Richard, Steven (Penny), Alan (Todd), Mathias (Amy), Leon and Joanne (Jeff) all of Quincy.
Richard truly loved his role as "Grandpa Rich". He is survived by his grandchildren; James (Pat) Obert Jr., Kayla (Joe) Krussell, Timothy (Ashley) Obert, Kristy (Cory) Stegeman, Katyann (Blake) Obert, Kelly Obert, Kori Kay Obert, Holly (Dustin) Schell, Nicholas (Jodeen) Campbell, Lucas (Sarah) Campbell, Victoria (Cory) Obert, Stephanie Obert, Jacob Obert, Nathan Obert, Emily (Eathen) Obert, Mathias Obert, Dana (Brennan) Cramer, and Catherine (Monte) Cramer.
"Great Grandpa Rich" was another title he welcomed with delight and is survived by Emma, Sophia and Eli Schell; Magnolia and Hope Campbell; Adam, Natalie and Claire Campbell; Timothy Jr and Isabelle Obert; Jamie Stegeman; Waylon Aden and Riggin Wietholder with more to come.
In addition he is survived by his siblings Robert (Jane) Obert, Paul Obert, Alvin "Butch" (Dorothy) Obert, and Carol Vogel. Also, sister-in-law Doris Hildebrand, brother-in-laws Joseph Sanders and Kenneth Dietrich along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and dearly loved godchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua Cramer, a great- granddaughter Grace Schell who was tragically taken from us on October 4th of this year, his brother and sister- in- law Donald and Anna Mae Obert, sister and brother- in- law Majorie and Loren Hufendick, sister –in- law Carol J. Obert, brother- in- law Ronald Vogel and several sister and brother- in- laws from the Hildebrand side of the family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #37 and the National Guard Honor Detail. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at St. Francis Catholic Church. Memorials can be made to St. Dominic School, the #belikegrace scholarship fund, or St. Francis Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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