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Edward Osowski Obituary
Edward L. Osowski, age 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home, Port Edwards, WI.
Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Saturday, November 18, 2017 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Father Derek Sakowski (his grandson) will officiate. Visitation will be at St. Lawrence Church on Saturday from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is assisting the family.
Edward was born July 10, 1925 (the 12th of 14 children) in the Town of Sharon, Portage County, WI to Florian and Matilda (Bushman) Osowski. He graduated from Bruski School and then farmed with his parents. Edward married Susan Woznica on May 11, 1946 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Stevens Point, WI. They farmed for 6 months than moved to Wisconsin Rapids where Edward worked for the Biron Division of Consolidated Papers Inc. as a Rewinder Operator. He retired in 1987 after 40 years of service.
Edward is survived by his wife, Susan; five children, Carol Olson of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Gerald (Elizabeth) Osowski of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Christine Staven of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Andrew (Janet) Osowski of Germantown, WI and Timothy (Amy) Osowski of Seattle, WA; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Edward was preceded in death by three sons, James, Anthony and Robert; 7 brothers, Roman, Nick, Leo, Henry, Francis, Father Chester and Stanley; 6 sisters, Regina, Frances, Joanna, Teckla, Esther and Theresa; and two sons-in-law, Randy Olson and Douglas Staven.
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John Bergin
November 17, 2017
My sympathy to the family!
November 17, 2017
Sorry for the loss of your father, wishing you and yours the best.
JudyHouston
Theresa Proudfoot
November 16, 2017
I am sorry to hear of my Uncle Eddie's passing. I have many happy memories from my childhood. It was always funto visit my grandfather's farm and have Uncle Eddie and Aunt Susan pick me up at the train station. I could visit with them and then they would take me to the farm. I will keep the family in my prayers.
November 16, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. He was always so kind and welcoming; always greeted us whenever we saw him. How fortunate you have been to have had him with you for this long. What a wonderful legacy he has left for all of you. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
JoAnn & Mike Goodness
Don/Mary Lou Hafenbredl
November 16, 2017
Sorry to hear about Ed. He was always a friendly face in our neighborhood - whether we saw him at the grocery store or whether Don saw him when they were riding bike. Ed always had a kind word and a smile on his face. Truly one of the good guys.
Kathy Gear
November 16, 2017
Mary and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in thought and prayer.
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