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James Marion “Bud” Oberembt

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Birth	:	13 Oct 1921 Parkston, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 May 2014 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6151886, -112.0993042
Plot	:	Sec C, Row 13, Plot 57
Description	:	James "Jim" "Bud" Marion Oberembt On the evening of May 18, 2014, Jim passed away at St. Peters Hospital in Helena, MT from post-operative complications following cancer surgery. Jim was surrounded by his family, having spent the afternoon reminiscing and viewing family photos. He was 92. Jim was born at home in a farmhouse near Parkston, SD on October 13, 1921. He was the third child and first son born to Jacob and Myrtle (Anderson) Oberembt. He was baptized into the Catholic Church on October 30, 1921 and remained steadfast in his faith throughout his entire life. Jim grew up... Read More	James "Jim" "Bud" Marion Oberembt On the evening of May 18, 2014, Jim passed away at St. Peters Hospital in Helena, MT from post-operative complications following cancer surgery. Jim was surrounded by his family, having spent the afternoon reminiscing and viewing family photos. He was 92. Jim was born at home in a farmhouse near Parkston, SD on October 13, 1921. He was the third child and first son born to Jacob and Myrtle (Anderson) Oberembt. He was baptized into the Catholic Church on October 30, 1921 and remained steadfast in his faith throughout his entire life. Jim grew up on the family farm in Midland, SD where he graduated from high school in 1939. Jim lost his mother to cancer at age 15 and assumed many family responsibilities in addition to his schoolwork. As a young man, Jim helped his entrepreneurial father operate several businesses, including a gas station, Gamble's hardware store and a company dedicated to installing wind chargers, devices invented to convert wind energy into battery stored electricity. Jim took great pride in bringing electricity to rural areas all over South Dakota and Montana. On February 12, 1944 Jim married his high school sweetheart, Shila Jerrene Ellis, in Liberal, KS. Together they raised three children. They were divorced in 1979. In 1943 Jim entered the Army to serve his country during World War II. Joining the Army Air Corps in 1944, he became a 2nd lieutenant in the 8th Air Force. As first pilot, he flew a B24 in eighteen missions over Germany. He was awarded a second Oak Leaf Cluster to his Air Medal for "meritorious achievement in missions over enemy occupied continental Europe" along with the Theatre Ribbon with 2 battle stars. Jim was an excellent leader and is highly spoken of by his crew. After the war, Jim worked as an electrician in Vermillion, SD while pursuing his education at the University of South Dakota. Following graduation in May of 1948 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration he moved his family to Great Falls, MT. He became a Certified Public Accountant working for Douglas Wilson and Company, subsequently assuming a Revenue Agent's position with the Internal Revenue Service. He transferred to Helena, MT in 1955 advancing his career with the IRS until retiring in 1986 after 33 years of service. Jim loved to hunt and fish with his father and brother in his younger days. Jim was an accomplished dancer. He and his wife pursued ballroom dancing during their leisure hours. He loved to jitterbug and performed the tango in a play, "Lolita", at the Old Brewery Theater. Later in life Jim enjoyed square dancing with partner Lenora McGuire. Jim loved to play cards, any kind of card game, any time, with anyone who would play. Bridge, Pinochle and 13 were favorites. He acquired many Master Bridge Points. After his retirement he spent several years traveling with his energetic friend and companion, Roxanne Wedgewood. Jim was well known for his sweet tooth and late night cookies-n-milk; he has always appreciated both giving and getting a variety of cookies and candies. He was also a member of the Elks. Jim was a devoted family man and supported his children in their activities as well as providing for their education, both private catholic school and university degrees. As his children left home, he continued to devote his time and attention to their family needs including everything from auto maintenance, to home improvement projects, to installing many electrical outlets and light fixtures, although he always said "I don't do guaranteed work." He used his professional expertise gratuitously preparing many tax returns for family and friends. He enjoyed frequent weekends visiting his sister and her family in Lincoln, MT. He was very attentive to his grandchildren, regularly visiting, providing child care, playing games, preparing favorite dinners and always remembering special occasions. Even friends of his grandchildren remember hanging out at Grandpa's house after school. He continued to be engaged in the lives of his family even as his health eventually declined. After his condition became debilitating he moved into the Touchmark assisted living facility in 2006. There he continued to host card games for visiting family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles (Lynn), and sisters, Marge Stroppel (Galo), Dorothy Heximer (Robert), and Theresa Robinson (Guy). Jim is survived by daughters Marcia Massa (Larry) of Bellflower, CA, and Anita Teichrow (Terry); and son Jim Oberembt (Colleen Coulter) of Helena; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Family condolences may be sent to 1926 Virginia Dale St, Helena, MT 59601. Personal comments may be posted at aswfuneralhome.com The family wishes to thank many people for their concern and caring for their father and grandfather including the nurses and staff at Touchmark, the doctors and nurses at the Cancer Care Center, the staff of Hospice of St Peter's and all the medical professionals who have had a hand in helping his many years be as healthy and comfortable as possible. Son Jim must be mentioned in particular for his devotion to caring for our dad, grandfather and great grandfather over the last several years. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home and also beginning at 4:00 p.m. with a Vigil to be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2014 at Saint Mary Catholic Community. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Saint Mary Catholic Community. Burial with military honors will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A reception will be held in the social center of the church immediately following the burial. Memorials can be made to the Cancer Treatment Center in care of St. Peter's Hospital, 2475 Broadway Helena, MT 59601.

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James Marion “Bud” Oberembt death on 18 May 2014 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6151886
Longitude: -112.0993042

Family Members:

Parent

Myrtle C. Anderson Oberembt

(1898 - 1936)

Spouse

Shila Jerrene Ellis Oberembt

(1924 - 2009)

Siblings

Marjorie Ann Oberembt Stroppel

(1918 - 1984)

Dorothy M. Oberembt Heximer

(1919 - 1981)

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