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David W. Ober, III, 74

January 23, 1945 - November 13, 2019

David W. Ober, III, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 13th at Hospice of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. He was the loving husband of Madge (Peggy) Ober for 47 years.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, on January 23, 1945 to David W. Ober, Jr., and Catherine Ryan Holahan, he graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1963 and went on to receive his teaching degree from Central Methodist University in Missouri. He received his Master’s degree in Education from Millersville University. While at Central Methodist, Dave helped establish and train the school’s first volunteer fire department.

Dave taught social studies in his early tenure as a teacher at Penn Manor High School. He later introduced psychology to the curriculum and taught that until his retirement. Dave loved teaching and loved his students. He took great joy in following their lives after graduation.

Dave loved to travel. He took many of his students to Europe during the summer. Dave and Peggy spent many years traveling together to the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, and Greece, along with Alaska and the Caribbean. His children remember fun times with him in Chincoteague, VA.

Dave was an avid train collector, with an impressive layout, and a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Dave was a proud and loving father to his four children, and their families: Lori Yeager, wife of Michael, and their children Kyle and Brianna Yeager, all of Lancaster; Leighanne Selden, wife of Nathan, of Bethlehem; Jennifer Ober, and husband John Ginkel, currently living in Tajikistan; and Erik Ober, married to Evelynn, and their children, Kaden, Kasen, Kielynn, Karsen and Kinsley, of South Dakota. Dave is also survived by a brother-in-law, Daniel Ditzler and his wife, Doris, both of Washington Boro, and a brother-in-law John Schultz, Willow Street. Dave is also survived by many of his nieces and nephews, whom he loved.

Dave is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Marilyn Little of Concord, NC, his sisters-in-law Elissa Schultz, and Dianne Heberlein, brother-in-law, Richard Heberlein, and his mother-in-law Marianne Ditzler.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, from 6-8 PM, and again on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 10-11 AM at the Charles F Snyder Funeral Home, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA, 17551, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM. Kansas City Chiefs gear is welcome, though we understand this is Eagles territory. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Penn Manor Education Foundation. Our goal is to create a scholarship in Dave’s honor. Checks may be mailed to Penn Manor Education Foundation, PO Box 1001, Millersville, PA 17551. You may also contribute online at www.pennmanoredfoundation.org/donate/. Please note Dave Ober Memorial with your donation.

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Condolences to the Family

November 19, 2019

To the Ober family: My condolences on the loss of a fine teacher. I had him in homeroom in 1971-1972. He would always sit on the desk and hold his knee while talking to us. He always had a smile and was a compassionate man. He will be missed by many.
Karen Troxell Fralich Class of 1972 Penn Manor

November 18, 2019

Peggy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers through this hard time. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet you all and help take care of Dave. He always brought a smile to my face everytime I saw him at work.
Love always
Amy Shaffer ❤

November 17, 2019

To the Loved ones of Mr. Ober,
Mr. Ober was such a great and a kind teacher. The many times that we would meet throughout the years since school, I always enjoyed how he greeted me with a smile. It was such a pleasure talking to him. He had such nice things to say. I will miss my best teacher and my friend.
Bobby Hershey, Sr.
Penn Manor Class of 1970

November 17, 2019

We were sorry to hear of Mr. Ober’s passing. He was the teacher that got our daughter, Steffanie Hite, interested in Psychology. Her Bachelor’s is in Psych. and she is now a Behavior Specialist at a school in Florida. She remembers fondly her trip to Europe in her Junior year of high school. Also, Dave lived in our neighborhood and Jennifer was in the same grade as Stef. You have our condolences.
Marilyn and Mike Hite

November 16, 2019

So sorry for your loss , thinking about you .
Barry & Linda Doutrich

November 16, 2019

Dearest Peggy and family. As your friend and Steve’s sister, I truly thought the world of you both. Also caring for an Alzheimer’s patient,my mother, for a long time, I understand the pain,sadness and all you have been through. My prayers for you and your entire family. Love Denise and Vince Deskiewicz

November 16, 2019

To the family of “Mr. Ober”,
I had the privilege of being a student of his in 1979-1980. He strengthened my interest in behavior and special education which has been my career for over 26 years. What a wonderful,warm and caring man he was and I consider him one of the teachers who truly inspired me. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Diana Patzer Lyons

November 16, 2019

To the family of Dave,
I was saddened to see the passing of Dave. My Mom is at Legends and he was always around when we went to visit. Such a sweet man. I’m glad he is free of his pain. We will miss him.
Sue and Denny Arnold

November 16, 2019

Mr. Ober helped make me the person I am. I was a student of his in 1995. I fell in love with Psych and graduated with a Psych degree. I have work in Psych for almost 20 years. We also shared a love of the KC Chiefs!! Thank you Mr. Ober!
Heather Wolf

November 16, 2019

My deepest condolences on the loss of a beautiful soul. I knew him from working with him at Hechinger’s. He left an indelible mark on my life. He was the kindest, most understanding gentleman.
Sandy (Thomas) Schlossman

November 16, 2019

Lori and family,
I so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing I know you all loved him so very much. There are no comforting words to really say except that he is out of the pain and anguish I sure he was feeling and resting peacefully now. I send long hugs and I am sure you know you’re all in the thoughts and hearts of so many. Sending my love and heart to you all.
Holly Sipple

November 15, 2019

Dear Leigh. What a lovely tribute to your dad. Our condolences to you and yours.
Kristin

Visitation: Tuesday, November 19, 2019; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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Visitation: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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Services: Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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