Richard Leroy Obringer 'Obie', age 74, of Coldwater died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on September 28, 1949 in Celina to the late Florus Obringer and Hilda Ranly. He was also preceded by stepmother Rosemary (Weber) Obringer. He married Rose (Rosenbeck) Obringer and she survives in Coldwater.

He is survived by children, Doug & Cindy Obringer of Lebanon; Bruce & Kelley Obringer of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; and Mark & Tracy Obringer of Coldwater; grandchildren, Renee Obringer & Fiancé Thomas Just, Nate Obringer and fiancé Abby Overstreet, Andrew Obringer, Ella Obringer, Eddie Obringer, Noah Obringer and Eileen Obringer; siblings and in-laws: Larry & Diana Obringer of Coldwater; Ronald & Jane Obringer of Mendon; Ken Obringer of Coldwater; Eugene & Kathy Rosenbeck of Wapakoneta; John Rosenbeck of Texas; Joan Zachariah of Ada; Dennis Rosenbeck of Cincinnati; Patrick 'Buck' & Lisa Rosenbeck of Coldwater; Vernon & Karen Rosenbeck of Russia; Jeff & Marcia Rosenbeck of Chickasaw; and Ann & Neal Forsthoefel of North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Betty & Dan McDonough, Jane & Charles Johnson, Christine Obringer, Martha Jean Rosenbeck, Bonnie Rosenbeck, and Ted Zachariah.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus. Obie was also a former president of the Parish Council and religion teacher. Richard "Obie" Obringer truly encompassed living life to the fullest. After suffering a stroke almost 14 years ago, he did not let that slow him down. His passions revolved around his grandchildren, his dogs, Pumpkin and Pinkie, and Cavalier sports! Every Coldwater resident has probably seen Obie zipping around town on his scooter. He made sure to attend every Cavalier sporting event he could. He did not even let rain get in the way. Rose would put on his poncho and off he would go! He especially loved Coldwater baseball and came home many days with sunburnt cheeks due to the hours spent at the diamond watching his favorite game. Obie touched the lives of many. He truly loved children. He was a coach for many youth sports organizations- soccer, baseball, football, swim, and basketball. He was also a foster parent for over 50 children and yearned to see them turn into successful adults. Many former foster children have come back to visit and let him know how much he truly meant to them.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville or to Coldwater Memorial Park.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.