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Elmer OSTERKAMP Obituary

Elmer W, beloved husband of Pat Osterkamp (nee Burg) for 57 years, dear father of Kathy (Rick) Murphy, Jeff (Jenny) Osterkamp and Kim (Jerry) Lawson, loving grandfather of Nick (Lauren), Michael, Melissa, Chris (Emily), Ryan (Erin), Scott, Sean and Mitch, great-grandfather of Aubrey and Addison, brother of the late Ruth Kaiser, Esther Guethlein and Wilbur Osterkamp. Elmer proudly served as a Cincinnati Fire Fighter for 33 years until his retirement in 1982. He died Monday, January 24, 2011 at the age of 85 years. Visitation at Rebold, Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home, 3700 Glenmore Avenue (Cheviot) Thursday 4 - 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial St. Therese the Little Flower Church (Mt. Airy) Friday at 10 AM. Burial to follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors. The Osterkamp family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263. Condolences may also be expressed to the Osterkamp family online at www.rebold.com.

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Jan. 26, 2011.
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I think of Elmer often , He was funny always had a smile on his face . He could make you laugh with the stories from the fire department days and his days in the durable medical business . Rest in peace my friend

January 22, 2020

On behalf of The Greater Cincinnati Fire Retirees we wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Elmer's family.
Elmer was an outstanding firefighter and a gentleman to work with he will surely be missed.
Mike Kappa, President.

Michael Kappa

January 27, 2011

WHAT A LOSS ! I WORKED WITH ELMER FOR 2YEARS AND THEY WERE SOME OF THE BEST YEARS I SPENT IN THE FIRE DEPT. MY HEART GOES OUT TO PAT. ELMER WAS A GREAT GUY & I LOVED HAVING HIM ON MY COMPANY. HE ACTUALLY SAVED MY TAIL AT A FIRE (ACTUALLY BOTH OF US) ITS A LONG STORY & I WON'T GO THERE. WITH DEEPEST REGRETS GOODBYE OLE FRIEND

PHIL TELINDA

January 27, 2011

Elmer was the kind of person that no matter what kind of mood you were in , He always made you laugh . The world has lost a special person. May you rest in peace . My thoughts and prayers are with the Osterkamp family .

January 26, 2011

Elmer you were the best. Taught me how to read a map and drive the best routes. Your jokes and laugh will be missed. God Bless.

January 26, 2011

Elmer you will be missed by everyone. A truly wonderful man. So many memories
Our prayer go out to Pat and the whole family. He will be sorely missed.
Shirley and Ben Froehle

January 26, 2011

Elmer was a great guy to work with at9th & Broadway.A lot of great memories.Wishing the very best to the family.Bob Bee St.Simons Island,Ga.

Bob Bee

January 26, 2011

Elmer, you will always hold a special place in our hearts~ Thank You for your gentle kindness; may you rest in peace..
Tom and Linda K.

January 26, 2011

You are already missed.

Bernie & Donna (North Bend).

January 26, 2011

Pat ~ The ladies of Jazzercise are thinking of you. Linda

Linda Berter

January 26, 2011

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Elmer.

Dennis Lyons

January 26, 2011

What a wonderful man, you will be missed Mr. O! My prayers go out to all the Osterkamps!!

Peggy Bollinger

January 26, 2011

Monna younger pho. me this a.m. and told
me about Elmer. Sorry to hear he was a
great man. Helen Lasita

January 26, 2011

Prayers and thoughts are with you!
Tim & Marsha Wirtz & family

January 26, 2011

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