Michael Stephen Obad

January 14, 1930 - March 7, 2021

Michael S. Obad passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Tracy, California with family at his side on March 7, 2021. Mike was born in French Camp, California on January 24, 1930 to parents, Mike and Florence Obad. Mike spent his entire life in Tracy where he attended Tracy High School. He enlisted in the Navy and served from 1950 to July 1954. He served on the USS Essex as an airplane mechanic during the Korean War. Mike worked for the Railroad from 1955 until his retirement in 1994. Mike played softball in the Old Timers League for several years. He played in tournaments all over the country. He loved the camaraderie, travel and the game of baseball. Mike stopped drinking in 1981 and was a regular AA attendee for 40 years. He took leadership roles in Tracy and Stockton and spoke at AA Conferences throughout the state and nation. His advice to sobriety – Never give up, keep coming back, relapse but keeping coming back. Mike’s joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren during the holidays. He enjoyed his herd of sheep, animals as well as antiques. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Katherine Fisher, Alice Obad and his beloved wife, Ann Obad. He is survived by his sister, Florence Adamson (Larry) Tucson, Arizona, his children, Steve Obad (Jean) of Merced, Jami Perez (Rey) of Stockton, Don Obad of Lebanon, Oregon and Robert Galvan of New York, stepdaughters Summer McCloy and Nicole Reimers (Kevin). He also loved and was proud of his 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A private Celebration of Life service will be held in Tracy on March 27, 2021 during a graveside service at Tracy Public Cemetery with military honors.