Fred Joseph Obst - Online Memorial Website

Grandpop, Im so sorry I never got to say goodbye. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you.  Its been 3 years and it hasnt gotten any easier. I wish you could have gotten to meet my daughter Syndel. She would have loved you. Please watch over my family and I look forward to meeting up with you one day!

With all the love in the world,

Amanda

Words can not express the sadness that I feel at hearing of Uncle Fred's passing. I want to offer my condolences to Aunt Peggy and let her and the rest of the family know that I am available should there be anything you need. It brings me great sorrow that I received the news too late to pay my respects appropriately, but please know that this is in no way a reflection of the depth of my love for Uncle Fred, whom I began to consider my adoptive grandfather since my relocation to Tallahassee eight years ago. I know that I will not be the only person who will miss him so dearly and who will cherish fond memories.

 Cousin Margaret and  Family, I was so saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Having lost my Dad 15 yrs ago, I know exactly how you all feel. Time will ease the pain but you will never really get over the loss.  But that's okay! You know it's funny that I was down in the Keys  a couple weeks back and was thinkin of the stories about  Fred and Margaret living down there while he was in the Navy. My memories of Fred go waaay back to Phily but mostly the house in Hatboro. All us kids being banished to the upstairs while the adults were downstairs playing cards. I also remember the cars. The Caddy and the red Ford 7 Liter Conv mostly. The 2nd pic in the gallery is how I remember Fred. I will always remember Fred with a smile on his face. Now I know all my cousins will tell that was not the only expression on his face and like most Dads they seem to mellow with age. Maybe it's just that all kids are gone and now they're just livin life. You guys are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you all soon..... Love, Mike & Bev

I never got the chance to meet Mr. Obst, but I have heard wonderful things about him.  I would have liked to meet him, when I see the pictures of him I see gentleness in his eyes.  I am sorry for your family's loss, and pray that God will comfort all friends and family of Mr. Obst in this time of mourning, especially his wife and children.

My heart goes out to all of my family.  Grandma, please know that you are in my prayers, as well as all your children, grandchildren, and family.  I'm sorry I wasn't able to be a part of all of your lives the last 9 years, but you are in my thoughts and prayers always.  I will always treasure the memories I have of Grandpa, I never saw him as anything but kind.  I always enjoyed the mind teasers and puzzles that he loved so much, my favorite was the Sword in the Stone.  I'm sorry for our loss, but please take comfort in God, knowing that He is much bigger than we are, and has already faced and conquered death.  I pray that He will send angels to comfort and guide you all through this difficult time. 

We want to express our sympathy for your family. We 'know' Mr. Obst through Karen, Jack and the girls and their love and respect speaks volumes. Times like this helps us to understand why the Bible at 1 Corinthians 15: 26 refers to death as an 'enemy'. How thankful we will be when Jesus finally brings it to nothing by means of the resurrection. We all look so forward to welcoming our family members back at that time. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.

 

David, Debbie, Ashley, Tabitha & Meagan

My prayers go out to you Karen & your family. I lost my father in '99. I know your faith will just get stronger & it is comforting to know he is with his Saviour.

Take care,

Lorraine

I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Freddie's passing and more sorry that I had not been a part of his life and his family over the last couple of decades. I was hoping to change that once I relocated to Florida in the near future.

This family has been through many challenges with health lately. If I learned anything from cousin Babe before she passed it wast how God has total control of your life and death. We must love and enjoy the things and people that touch us in a positive way while they are still here on earth.

I know he fought hard against his cancer, I can relate to that as I am in remission at this time. Now I have Uncle Freddie and cousin Babe to watch over me with this disease as well as Uncle Billy.

My heart goes out to my Aunt Peggy and all my cousins and their families. I hope to see you all as soon as I relocate in the Sunshine State.

I would very much like to reconnect with you all. Good Bless and my prayers are with you all. Love, your niece and cousin Toni. (daughter of Chas and Mary) 

 

Peg and Family......

I know that I speak for Bill as well when I say how heartbroken we are to have lost Fred.  You all have been so dear to us over the years. Fred was always a wonderful brother and brother-in-law....he was so inherently "good"; had a wonderful sense of humor and more patience than anyone I had ever known. He will be sorely missed!

We regret so much that we cannot be with you at this time, but Bill is still in the hospital and will probably not be up to traveling far for another month or so.  Young Bill is hoping to get down for the memorial service on Saturday.   We know, from our own experience, what you are all going through.  Please know that you are in our hearts and in our prayers!!

Betty, Bill & Billy