Carroll K. Obert Obituary (1931

Carroll K. Obert, the son of Georgia (Kennedy) and Leo Obert, was born January 21, 1931 in Jewell County, Kansas. He departed this life on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Perkins Pavilion, Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, Nebraska. Carroll received his formal education attending Salem rural school and graduated from the Esbon High School in 1949. He then attended business college receiving his degree in Telegraphy. He was employed for a time at Red Cloud, St. Joseph, Missouri and then returned to Jewell County. On July 17, 1952 he was united in marriage with Colleen Jones at Lebanon, Kansas. Carroll enlisted in the United States Marines on March 29, 1951 and faithfully served his country for over 21 years. He was stationed in California, Hawaii, Arizona and Virginia. While employed in Washington D.C., Carroll was commissioned and retired from the Marines as a Captain. They returned to Nebraska in 1972 and made their home in Hastings where he operated heavy equipment for the Meat Animal Research Center and Werner Construction. He was later the purchasing agent at Wheelers' and later worked with the Hastings City Utilities Department as their purchasing agent until his retirement in 1990. In his leisure time Carroll enjoyed camping with his family, hunting, fishing and pursuing various outdoors activities. His love for his family was immeasurable. While serving in the Marine Corps, his 30-day leaves were planned around family trips. His personality was pervaded by a playful sense of humor, a bit of mischievousness and his kindness towards all. He truly enjoyed his friendships and especially cherished time spent with his family. Carroll was a member of the Elks and Eagles Lodges and the D.A.V. Preceding him in death were his parents; a half-brother, Glenn Obert and a grandson, Matthew Martin Pugh. Left to treasure his memory are his loving wife, Colleen of Hastings; daughters Eileen Pugh and husband Michael of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Shelley Arnold and husband Robert of Broomfield, Colorado; four grandchildren, Michele and Meredith Pugh, and Michael and William Arnold; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., August 14, 2012 at the Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Joel Rathbun officiating. Interment with military honors was at the Price Cemetery in Lebanon, Kansas. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com