Jason Michael Obendorf

Jason Michael Obendorf, 42 of Bristol, IN passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. Jason was born on April 29, 1982 to David and Melinda Obendorf in Elkhart, IN. 

Jason graduated from Memorial High School in Elkhart, IN and with honors from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. He was the owner of ObeCo, INC. and was a partner of Modern Buggy. Jason enjoyed golfing with his friends, watching movies and weight training. He also enjoyed hosting events and cooking for them. He was an avid Michigan, Chicago Cubs and Colts fan. Jason had a love of fast cars, something he inherited from his father. He enjoyed coaching little league baseball and Barkley basketball and sponsoring several recreational sports teams. Jason was a philanthropist and was very generous about giving of his time, talents and donations. Most of all Jason loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Jason is survived by his fiancé Annie Hunsberger of Bristol, IN, his father and step-mother, Dave (Tammy) Obendorf of Elkhart, IN; children Johonna Obendorf and Micah Obendorf; siblings, Christi (Erik) Smith of Granger, IN., Jenna (Jordan) Mansfield of Goshen, IN., and Chris (Kaylee) Obendorf of Ft. Wayne, IN and his grandma Marilee Obendorf of Butler, IN. Surviving Jason are also 6 nieces and nephews, 2 dogs, Diesel and Dobby, and a cat Richard. Jason is preceded in death by his mom, Melinda Bair and his grandparents, Robert Obendorf and Joseph & Janeth Ball.

Visitation will be from 2-6pm, Wednesday September 25, 2024 at New Hope United Methodist Church, 28765 CR 4, Elkhart, IN 46514 where funeral services will be at 6pm. Pastor Sarah Miller will officiate. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Jason’s family. 

Memorials for Jason may be directed to Ribbon of Hope, 5230 Beck Dr, #2B, Elkhart, IN 46516, www.ribbonofhope.org or Bashor Children’s Home, 62226 County Road 15, Goshen, IN 46526 www.bashor.org or American Heart Association, 8720 Castle Creek Parkway E. Dr., #100, Indianapolis, IN 46250 www.heart.org Online condolences may be made at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com