Obrecht, Jaime (1931 - 2013)

OBRECHT, BARRETT, RASMUSSEN, SCHOMERS, SCHWERY, PETERSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/23/2013 at 17:13:08

Name of deceased: Jaime Obrecht

Aged: 82 yrs, 1 mo, 2 days

Residence: Parker, CO (formerly of Harlan, IA)

Born: Sep. 9, 1931, Shelby County, Iowa

Died: Oct. 11, 2013, Parker, CO.

Funeral services: Memorial service was held at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Aurora, CO, on Oct. 18, 2013

Survived by: wife, Gerri Obrecht; sister, Beverly Barrett of Brandon, SD; 17 nieces and nephews, including Glenna Rasmussen, Judy Schomers, Joni Schwery, Mary Petersen and David Obrecht, all of the Harlan, IA area; 4 step-children, 10 step-grandchildren; relatives of his late wife, Ada

Predeceased by: Parents, Ben and Floy Obrecht; first wife, Ada

Education: Graduated from high school in Harlan, IA; after his military service he went on to attend the University of Omaha. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: After graduating from high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War.

Marriages: (1) Ada (unknown maiden name); date and location not provided (2) Gerri (unknown maiden name); date and location not provided

Employment: Had a life-long career in the insurance industry. He worked for multiple companies before becoming a partner at Day, Webb & Taylor. He had also been a member of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose.

Hobbies/Interests: An avid sports fan, he would never miss a Corn Huskers, Broncos, or Rockies game

Sources: obitsforlife.com; harlanonline.com; ancestry.com