James Ernest Oberst, "Obe",86, of Ironwood, MI., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14th with his family by his side.

James was born on December. 18th, 1937. He resided at Skyview Nursing Home for the last 7 months, where he met many wonderful people who loved him. Previous to that he resided in his family home for the last 30 years in Ironwood, MI. He was also a resident of Florence, OR for 8 years.

James was a hard worker. He had many fulfilling jobs as a young man. For many years he made motorhomes and trailers at Schulz Motorhome Factory in Ironwood, Ml. When he moved to Oregon he also made motorhomes.

Jim loved fishing, boating, hunting, dancing, music, and spending time with his family. Motorcycles, boats, and fancy cars were his passions. When he returned home from Oregon, his morning routine was stopping at "Ben's Place" for coffee and breakfast. He had a certain way of making everyone smile. Everyone loved him.

Jim has been battling cancer for over 30 years. He truly was an amazing man with a strong will to live.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Zawlocki; step-father, Ben Zawlocki; Father, Ernest Oberst, brothers, Richard Oberst, and Dan Oberst; sister, Carolyn Johnson; granddaughters, Chelsea and Christy; nephews, Scott and Jordan; and his niece Brenda.

Survived by daughters, Lisa Campbell, Paula Decicco, and Lori Reid; sons, Cory Oberst, and Steven Oberst; sister, Kathy (Dennis) Anderson; grandchildren, Heather, Rhana (Pete), Stevie, Gage, Alena, LaRissa, Tiana, and Carmen; great-grandchildren, Carter, Ty, Wyatt, Liam, Cami and Miles and many more, niece Candy (Bryce) and many more nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews Tyler, Alexis, Kaylie and many more.

Visitation for Jim will be held on Friday, July 5 from 11 a.m. until the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mike Hill officiating at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood.