1921
Jacob
2015
Jacob L Oblander
May 26, 1921 — May 24, 2015
Jacob LeRoy Oblander
Jacob LeRoy Oblander entered into this world on May 26, 1921 in Marion, Kansas. Jacob grew up on the farms of Kansas until he volunteered to serve in the United States Navy during World War II, serving valiantly on various Navy ships during the war. He survived the ferocious Battle of Midway aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5). Jacob went on to retire from the U.S. Postal Service.
Jacob departed this world on May 24, 2015.
Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary (Green) Oblander, the mother of his children, and son, Terry Oblander. Also preceding him in death was his second wife, Natalie (Kern) Oblander, with whom he enjoyed his later years, after Rosemary's passing, and his brother, Homer Oblander of Beaverton, Oregon.
Survived by daughter, Susan McIntyre and son, James Oblander; sister, Carol Hett and brother, Durward Oblander both of Marion, Kansas; his baby sister, Darlene Hiebert of St. Augustine, Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive him. Jacob was loved and respected by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jacob will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Per Jacob's wishes there will be no calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Jacob LeRoy Oblander entered into this world on May 26, 1921 in Marion, Kansas. Jacob grew up on the farms of Kansas until he volunteered to serve in the United States Navy during World War II, serving valiantly on various Navy ships during the war. He survived the ferocious Battle of Midway aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5). Jacob went on to retire from the U.S. Postal Service.
Jacob departed this world on May 24, 2015.
Preceded in death by wife, Rosemary (Green) Oblander, the mother of his children, and son, Terry Oblander. Also preceding him in death was his second wife, Natalie (Kern) Oblander, with whom he enjoyed his later years, after Rosemary's passing, and his brother, Homer Oblander of Beaverton, Oregon.
Survived by daughter, Susan McIntyre and son, James Oblander; sister, Carol Hett and brother, Durward Oblander both of Marion, Kansas; his baby sister, Darlene Hiebert of St. Augustine, Florida; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive him. Jacob was loved and respected by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jacob will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Per Jacob's wishes there will be no calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Cemetery Details
Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Rittman, OH,
Rittman, OH,
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