Arthur Lee Obermann, 94, of Jackson died Friday, July 2, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He was born April 14, 1927, in Oran, Missouri, to Arthur Herman and Hermina Baundistle Obermann. He and Betty Ann Fuhrmann were married Jan. 10, 1948, at Advance, Missouri. She preceded him in death April 13, 2011.
Arthur served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving in the North Atlantic.
Arthur was owner and operator of Obermann & Sons Heating & Plumbing in Jackson for 22 years.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158.
Survivors include his daughter, Doris "Sister Dory" Obermann of O'Fallon, Missouri; two grandchildren, Ronald Lee (Karen) Obermann Jr. of Jackson and Nicole Singh of Maryville, Washington; a great-granddaughter, Isabelle Singh; and a sister, Jo Ann Moore of Cape Girardeau.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Ronald Lee Obermann Sr.; three brothers, Robert, Earl and Elmer Obermann; and a sister, Leona Friga.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, with parish prayers at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson with the Rev. Randolph Tochtrop officiating. There will be no visitation the day of the service. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immaculate Conception School, 300 S. Hope St., Jackson, MO 63755.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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