Walter Obermann

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Walter Herman Obermann, 75, of Chaffee died Saturday, July, 28th, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Sept. 28, 1942, in Cape Girardeau to the late Fred Herman and Josephine Louise Probst Obermann. He married his bride of 47 years, Margaret Jane Miller, on July 3, 1971, and she survives of the home.

Walter was a retired engineer for Union Pacific Railroad after 34 years of service, and a retired farmer. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Chaffee. He was a member of the United Transportation Union and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Teamsters. Walter was a past member of the Elks Lodge No. 1810 and the Lions Club.

He is survived by his bride, Margaret Jane Obermann; three grandchildren, Lillith, Alisa and Gant Parsons; a sister-in-law, Corena (Tom) Miller Ressel of Kelso, Missouri; two nephews, Rick (Amy) Miller of Plainfield, Illinois and Rob (Susan) Miller of St. Louis; two nieces, Cheryl (David) Westermann of Spring, Texas, and Patty (Ron) Schaefer of Scott City; a brother, Paul F. (Billie) Obermann of Wappapello, Missouri; 14 great-nephews and -nieces; and 10 great-great-nephews and -nieces.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Oakley, and brother-in-law, E. Frank Miller.

Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Chaffee, with the Rev. Josh Boley officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.