Joseph “Joe” Dominic Obert
Joseph “Joe” Dominic Obert passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 12, 2018 with family at his side after losing his struggle with cancer. Joe was born August 25, 1952 and grew up in Belfry, Montana on the family farm. Joe attended school at Belfry and in 1970 Joe joined the US Marines and left home. After returning home from the Marines Joe worked a few different jobs but in December of 1972 he started working as a roughneck in the oil fields of North Dakota. That career which spanned over 40 years would take Joe to Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, California and as far east as Mississippi and Louisiana. If Joe could stay busy he was at his best.
Joe had his own life struggles as everyone does but Joe understood those struggles better than any of us. Everyone’s struggles make up a part of who and what we are and Joe was no exception. Joe loved animals and was always the first to give his attention to the weakest and most timid of God’s creatures. Growing up on a farm and later, after his oil field career, working on his sister and brother-in-law’s (Lou Ann and Lowell Peterson) ranch were some of Joes favorite memories and most enjoyable times. He could never get enough of watching crops and livestock grow, especially when he could say he was a part of that. Even when it became physically trying for Joe to do what he wanted, he still stayed positive and busy.
Joe is survived by his daughters Jodi Krenning and Joni (Aaron) Gjermundson, his granddaughter Eva Gjermundson all from North Dakota and son Andron Tuss of Deer Lodge, Montana. He is also survived by his sisters Lou Ann (Lowell) Peterson of Bridger, Mary Lee (Ron) Krenning, and Marcia (Bob) Cichosz of Belfry and his brother Bert (Pam) Obert of Clancy, MT. Joe also held a most special place in his heart for his stepdaughter and her husband, Rita and Jeff Liedy of Shoshoni, Wyoming. Joe also has numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Mickey and Josephine Obert of Belfry.
We can list the facts and timeline of Joe’s life but none of us can list the totality of who Joe really was. Only his Lord and Savior can do that. Joe truly believed and trusted that God knew him best and was always with him and would care for him regardless of where he was. He would joke and wonder why people would spend so much of their time judging others when God would just have to correct it later. Joe knew he always had his Brother and Sisters there for him because “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” describes his family.
We know that Joe will now be walking straight and tall on his Savior’s streets of gold. But we also know that, right now, he would sure like to have one more chance to walk straight and tall on a quiet dirt road in the spring with nothing but his thoughts and our old dog Shep.
Cremation has taken place and a family memorial and celebration of Joe’s life will take place later this spring. The family asks that any offerings be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Sue Mosser says
Sorry for your loss…so hard to loose a brother…
Albert & Debbi Brown says
We are saddened by Joe’s passing and send our love and prayers to the family. Joe was a true friend to us and we always held him in our hearts. He will be missed.
Lynn Moffitt says
Mary Lee I’m so very sorry for your loss. Losing a brother is most especially difficult and my heart aches for you and your family. God Bless.
Tim and Diane Ehman says
Thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s family.
Vicki and Eli Damjanovich says
Hearfelt condolences to all of Joe’s family. Holding you in thought and prayer.
Charlene Krug says
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family.
Noralee Hoefer says
So sorry to hear this. Joe was a good soul. Always kind. Prayers to his family.
Darlene Sirrine says
We are so sorry to hear this. Joe certainly did have a good heart. I know you all will miss him. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Don Smith says
I never met Joe but, I am glad that Joe was able to spend time in Clancy near his brother Bert, and Pam. Bert and Pam are always great to be around and I am sure they enhanced the last months of his life. My condolences to the entire family for Joe’e sudden passing.
Jim Spaulding says
I had many wonderful laughs with Joe. He was a wonderful man. My prayers for the whole family.
Dan Hallock says
Joe was a friend of mine both classmates and roughnecks together. I will always remember Joe Obert
Esther Williams Rohach says
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! May God bless you all!
OLinda Jones says
My prayers of comfort to all Of Joe’s family! He is at peace with this world now! He will be there to greet you all some day!!
ALice Krum says
My prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for you for your lost. I lost both of my brothers.
Tanya Dorvall says
I am so blessed that i had the honor of meeting Joe. We would have quite the conversations at the laundromat. He was so proud of his accomplishments over the past few years and always shared how God truly had blessed him. Rest in peace Joe and thanks for your inspiring words.
helen (Peters) corbin says
Prayers to you all My thoughts are with you,