ZonieDiver
06-26-2012, 22:26
I didn't know LTC Obermeier very well, and probably met him only twice, briefly. I'll explain why I'm posting this later.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/wisconsinrapidstribune/obituary.aspx?n=roger-obermeier&pid=158118582
Roger W. Obermeier, age 75, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Gilbert, AZ passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
A memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and in Gilbert, AZ.
Roger was born October 31, 1936 in Marshfield, WI to William and Genevieve (Schirpke) Obermeier. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1955 and attended Marquette University and graduated from West Point in 1961. Roger spent 23 years in the service including two tours in Vietnam and one tour on Korea. Roger retired as a lieutenant colonel.
After retiring Roger moved to Gilbert, AZ in 1984 and taught JROTC at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, AZ for 16 years.
Roger married Claudia Reinarz on May 25, 1968 and she survives him. Roger is also survived by twin daughters, Heidi Gburski of Seattle, WA and Lori Huber of Cave Creek, AZ; three grandchildren, Alex Huber, Eric de Winter Gburski and Michael Huber; and five siblings, Richard (Priscilla) Obermeier of Waupaca, WI, Romie (Theresa) Obermeier of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Donna (John) Demski of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Joan (Kenneth) Gebert of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Mary (David) Konopaci of Plover, WI.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
Donations can be made to American Cancer Hope Lodge at 611 W. Doege Street, Marshfield, WI 54449 or to YLC c/o JROTC at Marcos de Niza High School at 6000 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283.
Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is handling all arrangements.
My younger daughter is a brilliant artist, but never liked school very much. She had a very difficult freshman year in high school, mainly being different and running with a crowed of artists and outsiders (it was the year before Columbine). Her sophomore year she decided to take Army JROTC, even though she had to take a bus from her HS over to the HS that had it - Zero Hour. (She didn't drive, so dad made a lot of early morning drop-offs.) Soon, I saw a changed young lady. Here is what she posted on her Facebook page today:
I just learned LTC Roger Obermeier passed away earlier this month. Colonel Obermeier was a wonderful teacher and role model who taught me to have the confidence to stand up in front of a group of (often times intimidating) people, the ability to clearly communicate with others in a concise and tactful manner, how to properly address my elders and those with seniority over me, the organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, the discipline to learn difficult tasks without giving up, and the importance of taking pride in my work... in other words, the skills I rely on every single day of my life.
Thank you, Colonel Obermeier! You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Yes, teachers can, and do, make a difference.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/wisconsinrapidstribune/obituary.aspx?n=roger-obermeier&pid=158118582
Roger W. Obermeier, age 75, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Gilbert, AZ passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
A memorial Mass will be held at a later date in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and in Gilbert, AZ.
Roger was born October 31, 1936 in Marshfield, WI to William and Genevieve (Schirpke) Obermeier. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1955 and attended Marquette University and graduated from West Point in 1961. Roger spent 23 years in the service including two tours in Vietnam and one tour on Korea. Roger retired as a lieutenant colonel.
After retiring Roger moved to Gilbert, AZ in 1984 and taught JROTC at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, AZ for 16 years.
Roger married Claudia Reinarz on May 25, 1968 and she survives him. Roger is also survived by twin daughters, Heidi Gburski of Seattle, WA and Lori Huber of Cave Creek, AZ; three grandchildren, Alex Huber, Eric de Winter Gburski and Michael Huber; and five siblings, Richard (Priscilla) Obermeier of Waupaca, WI, Romie (Theresa) Obermeier of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Donna (John) Demski of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Joan (Kenneth) Gebert of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Mary (David) Konopaci of Plover, WI.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
Donations can be made to American Cancer Hope Lodge at 611 W. Doege Street, Marshfield, WI 54449 or to YLC c/o JROTC at Marcos de Niza High School at 6000 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283.
Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is handling all arrangements.
My younger daughter is a brilliant artist, but never liked school very much. She had a very difficult freshman year in high school, mainly being different and running with a crowed of artists and outsiders (it was the year before Columbine). Her sophomore year she decided to take Army JROTC, even though she had to take a bus from her HS over to the HS that had it - Zero Hour. (She didn't drive, so dad made a lot of early morning drop-offs.) Soon, I saw a changed young lady. Here is what she posted on her Facebook page today:
I just learned LTC Roger Obermeier passed away earlier this month. Colonel Obermeier was a wonderful teacher and role model who taught me to have the confidence to stand up in front of a group of (often times intimidating) people, the ability to clearly communicate with others in a concise and tactful manner, how to properly address my elders and those with seniority over me, the organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, the discipline to learn difficult tasks without giving up, and the importance of taking pride in my work... in other words, the skills I rely on every single day of my life.
Thank you, Colonel Obermeier! You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Yes, teachers can, and do, make a difference.