In Memory of Andrew Obara ’55

ANDREW M. OBARA ’55 of Palatine, Illinois, died Nov. 3, 2021. At Ripon, he majored in biology, competed in wrestling, was a member of Phi Kappa Pi and was commissioned through ROTC. He served in the U.S. Army and received a commendation medal with ribbon upon his honorable discharge years later. He spent his career as a commercial artist, studio manager and art director. He was an active member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, SOPHIA Y. OGAWA ’55; and three daughters.