Ronald Oba
F Company, 442nd RCT

Life After the War

Ronald Oba

After one year at the University of Hawaii, he pursues a degree in physical therapy at Washington University in St. Louis. To supplement GI Bill benefits, he works in the household of an attorney.

He returns to Hawaii and works as a physical therapist. After earning a master’s degree in health administration, he becomes a hospital administrator.

In 1987, he retires from Hilo Hospital.

Married since 1953, Ronald and Michiko Oba have three children.