Joseph “Skip” O’Hara III, 73, of Warrensburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, at his home.

Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg with the Reverend Louie Lowe officiating. There will be a private interment at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville with full military honors from Whiteman AFB Honor Guard.

Skip was born Dec. 29, 1942 in Havertown, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Helen (Chatham) O’Hara Jr.

After graduating from Havertown High School, Skip attended Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. He immediately signed up for what ended up being a 28-year career in the Air Force. On Feb. 14, 1965, while training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, he married his wife of 43 years, Arlene Roberts, who preceded him in death in 2009. Together they were stationed across the United States, including Loring AFB, ME to Dyess AFB, Texas.

His final move was to Warrensburg, Missouri, and Whiteman AFB. He loved this town and the people in it. While here, Skip not only played an important role in the development of the B-2 Bomber, but also embraced the community and all of its offerings. He participated in Rotary, the Warrensburg Community Band and Friends of Music. He was an avid Mules fan and road the ups downs of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.  His integrity and compassionate spirit were evident in all he did.

Skip is survived by one son, Scott O’Hara and fiancée, Krisha Catzen, of Seattle, Washington; a daughter, Keely Abeln and husband, Scott, of St. Charles, Missouri; and two granddaughters, Kendal and Audrey Abeln of St. Charles, Missouri.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Honor Flight Network and can be left in care of the funeral home.