 Don and Vibeke Ober with their children Poul and Ellen. The next generation Donald Roderick Ober was the son of Woodbury and Jane Ober. He met Vibeke Eriksen of Denmark here in Orange County and and they married in 1965. Don joined Orange Presbyterian Church in 1948. Vibeke joined shortly after the couple married. Vibeke still speaks today about the warmth of the congregation and how welcome she felt. The Obers have two children, son Poul Hambleton Ober and daughter Ellen Eriksen Ober. Don serves the church Don was elected a Deacon, then ordained and installed an Elder. He was active in the Men of the Church. Don was also involved with Hunters for the Hungry. This program delivered venison that was available to the Food Pantry. Don also helped with maintaining the church property. He organized workdays for members to help with clean-up. The President Madison Inn The President Madison Inn (PMI) adjoins Orange Presbyterian Church. At one time this hotel was owned by the Sherman family. In 1977 they sold it to John Markham. He converted it to an adult living facility.  The President Madison Inn, from a 1960s postcard. Orange Presbyterian Church's property is to the right of the swimming pool fence.  Don Ober and Ann Sommerville filling in the PMI pool. On the other side of the fence is the church's Fellowship Hall. Part of the process involved filling in PMI's unused swimming pool. A group of OPC members offered to help. Don Ober and Ann Somerville were two of those volunteers.
The Episcopalian Ladies started a lunch program for the PMI residents. Vibeke was part of the group from OPC that helped with this program. Vibeke serves the church In 1975, Vibeke led the church kindergarten class. She worked with the church Youth Group alongside Ann Garnett Sparks. Vibeke was also active in the Women of the Church in the 1980s. She was chair of Ecumenical Missions and Relations. She headed the Luncheon Circle for several years. Vibeke also enjoyed putting flowers in the church on occasional Sundays. Vibeke joined the Board of Deacons in 1986. She was chair of the Fellowship Committee when the Shepherd Groups went active. In 1988, Vibeke was ordained and installed in the Session. Rounton Farm Don and Vibeke Ober opened their farm, Rounton, for several years for the annual church picnic. Everyone brought their own lunch and chair, and there were games for the children. Their daughter Ellen, and husband, Rob Pitera, now live at Rounton Farm with their two sons, Charlie and Douglas. With Vibeke, they turned the farm into an event venue welcoming many groups. Don and Vibeke's son Poul and his wife Priscilla have two children, Olivia and Douglas. Don Ober passed away in 2013. His family remains dedicated to Orange County in many ways -- through the school system, youth groups, and their place of worship. - Jennie Hill Robinson OPC History Team
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