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DAVID OSTROWSKI Obituary

David Ostrowski CROWN POINT, IN - David P. Ostrowski, age 55, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. David is survived by his wife, Karen L. Ostrowski; children: Carolyn Ostrowski, Benjamin Ostrowski and Nicholas Ostrowski all of Crown Point; parents: William and Rita Ostrowski of Crown Point; sisters: Kim (Clarke) Hockney of Crown Point, Jan (Nick) Struss and Lisa Ostrowski both of Valparaiso; brother-in-law, Larry Billick of Crown Point. He was preceded in death by his sister, Denise Billick. David was the Senior Manager of the National Data Center Operations for US Cellular for 22 years. He enjoyed music and loved the outdoors; fishing and spending time on the lakes. David was a devoted husband and was very involved in his children's lives. He will also be remembered for his great sense of humor and his generous spirit toward others. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTER, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Shanahan officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Sign David's online guestbook and view directions at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com - (219) 663-2500.

Published by The Times from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2018.
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Family

September 2, 2018

Lisa Ostrowski

Family

September 2, 2018

Lisa Ostrowski

Sister

September 2, 2018

So sorry to hear about your brother Dr Ostrowski, he was way too young. My condolences to you and your family. You will be in my prayers...

Barbara Cales

Coworker

August 24, 2018

Dave was a good man, one of the best. I worked for him over 20 years ago and to this day, he was the best manager Ive ever had.

At the wake I was happy to tell his kids and sister stories of his constant antics and practical jokes at work and his always-optimistic outlook on life.

Even though we lost touch over the the years, I always thought of the life the lessons he taught me. He was a mentor even though he didnt realize it. His work ethic and demeanor toward his fellow humans was special. This world is less of a place to live in without his presence.

He left us too soon but I hope we can all take small comfort in the fact that he lived a life of integrity and full of purpose, always putting his family first and treating people fairly and with dignity.

May your Rest In Peace Dave O., You will be missed dearly by many.

Freddie Morales

August 23, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the entire Ostrowski Family.
Dave was such a fun and caring person.
I feel blessed to have been able to call him my friend.

Mari Beth Abrams

Coworker

August 23, 2018

Very sorry for your loss. I know that he is now in a better place without any pain. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristin Price

Friend

August 22, 2018

Very sorry to hear about your brother Dr. Lisa. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Maria Dudiak

Coworker

August 22, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 22, 2018

August 22, 2018

Dave is a wonderful person and will be truly missed. I enjoyed every minute I was able to spend with him at work. Such a big heart. The deepest sympathy for his loving family.

Kendall

August 22, 2018

My sincere sympathy to Dave's family. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dave for seven years. He was truly a pleasure to work with and had a great sense of humor. Always will be fondly remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Len Sturdy

Coworker

August 22, 2018

Sending my deepest sympathy to Lisa and the entire Ostrowski family. I hope that the fond memories shared by all who admired and loved David will provide some comfort during this time of sorrow.

Ashley O'Bannon

Coworker

August 21, 2018

Dear Karen, Carolyn, Nick and Ben
Your family has always had a special place in our hearts. Our kids being together when they were young holds some of our fondest memories for our family. Dave was a wonderful father and husband and I'm so sorry he has been taken from you all too soon. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and friendship always.

Steve, Tina, Rory and Avery Garber

August 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to all the family and friends of David. My prayers are being sent your way. God Bless. Sue Torres

August 21, 2018

Hearts and Hugs to Jan and your family. Sympathies to all.

Lana Roach

August 21, 2018

I was deeply saddened to learn of Dave's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Dave for a number of years. I will never forget his sense of humor and his humility. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave's family during this difficult time.

Curtis Graham

August 21, 2018

Love and healing thoughts and prayers being sent to Karen and the entire family. Dave was one of the really great guys. Much love

Laura and David Fox

August 21, 2018

We are so very saddened to hear of Davids passing. Sending our love and prayers to his family. God Bless you all. Love Charlene Kaczor (Serafini) and family.

Charlene Kaczor

August 21, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out the Ostrowski family.

Tim Dixon

Friend

August 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Family.

Sonali Shukla

August 21, 2018

Sonali Shukla

August 21, 2018

Our hearts go out to Karen, Ben and Carolyn at this most difficult time. Dave was a great guy, with a fabulous sense of humor. He always made us laugh and smile when he came into the office. He will be missed by all of us!

We send our sincere sympathy...

Dr. Sheila Bogart, O.D. & Staff

August 21, 2018

When I think of role models - people who spread joy, a sense of fun, and put others ahead of themselves - I think of Dave. Thank you, Dave, for leading by example, teaching us to be better leaders, better humans. Thank you for your sense of humor, brightening our work days. Most of all, thank you for being a dear friend, a sweet soul and a ray of sunshine. I will miss you. My prayers are with Karen, Carolyn, Ben, Nick, and the rest of his family. God Bless.

Heather Ackenhusen

Friend

August 21, 2018

I have known Dave for the past 10 years and he was a great man. He will be missed by many and has touched many lives. I loved his sense of humor and the inspiration he always brought. He taught me a lot and was a supporter of what we worked on. I am deeply saddened to lose him. My condolences to the Ostrowski family..I will miss you Dave.

Sunil Desai

Coworker

August 21, 2018

My thoughts & prayers go out to the Ostrowski Family. He will be missed. May Dave Rest in Peace!

Connie Schleicher

August 21, 2018

I am so saddened by the loss of Dave and cant quite find all the words that can express what I and others are feeling. He was a great person in both his personal and professional life. I have so many good memories of our time working together from his witty sense of humor that just made you laugh to his strong and steady leadership presence that inspired those around him to the great humility that he always demonstrated. I want to express my deepest condolences to his dear family that I know he loved deeply. I will miss you Dave, you were admired by so many and an anchor for your family and coworkers alike.

Dave Klein

Coworker

August 21, 2018

Our sincere heartfelt condolences to the Ostrowski Family. Our hearts are breaking for you. We are so sorry to hear of Daves passing and may he rest in eternal peace. Our family is here for your family if you should need anything at all.

Laura, Fred, and Freddy Newman

Laura Newman

Neighbor

August 20, 2018

Love and prayers from the Govert family. Pat, carey, Courtney, and Collin

Carey Govert

Friend

August 20, 2018

Coworker

August 20, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to the Ostrowski family during this difficult time. I worked with Dave O for many years and can tell you that he is well liked and respected here. My deepest condolences to all of you.

Mark Macaluso

Coworker

August 20, 2018

Dave is a great man. I worked with Dave for the past 17 years. Looking at all the stories here, does not surprise me in how many people Dave has positively affected. He was a good mentor, a great manager, a good friend, and an awesome father. He made working so much fun and inspired people to not just get the job done, but to do it with a smile on your face. Dave is well respected and loved by so many and I am deeply saddened to lose him. My condolences go out to the Ostrowski family. Dave will be missed.

Arturo Aguilar

Coworker

August 20, 2018

Juan Ramirez

Friend

August 20, 2018

We extend our deepest sympathy to Karen, Carolyn, Ben, Nick and the entire Ostrowski family. We love all of you,
Marty, Robin & Patrick Fraley

Martin Fraley

Family

August 20, 2018

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Carolyn, we are always here if you need anything.

Dawn Vitalone

August 20, 2018

L Tsuyuki

August 20, 2018

I couldn't have asked for a better Friend/Brother than David. We worked together since 1989 with GTE Airfone and then onto US Cellular together. Both of us had long commutes to work each day and we'd spend a lot of that time talking on the cell phone and laughing. The Stories.....I'm going to miss the laughter.

He would always bring up current events with his Family and mine to him. I felt like through the years we each saw our Family grow and he was so proud of Karen and the Kids.

I'm going to miss him forever!

Erik Brooks

Friend

August 20, 2018

I only worked with Dave for a few years but during that time, I learned he was straight-forward but yet very easy going. He seemed like a real stand-up guy and he'll be missed, for sure. I offer my sympathies and well wishes to his family.

Isaac Johnson

Coworker

August 20, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family.
Dave will be missed.

Jim Kokkiniad

Coworker

August 20, 2018

This man was a giant among us. He was the kindest, funniest, smartest, and wittiest person in the room. No one has ever made me laugh so much. Just being around him enriched and enhanced everyones experience. It was a privilege and honor to have crossed paths with Dave in my lifetime. Thank you old friend! You are part of me and will be forever. My condolences go out to Karen, Carolyn, Ben, Nick, and family. Im so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing him with all of us!

Juan Ramirez

Friend

August 20, 2018

Dave was a very genuine guy who put you in a good mood just to be around him. He made work fun and we shared many laughs together over the years. My sincere condolences go out to his family. You will truly be missed "Dave O"

Mark Craddock

Friend

August 20, 2018

Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. Dave will be truly missed and will always be remembered.

Scott Krueger

Coworker

August 20, 2018

I will miss Dave as a peer and a friend. His wit and humor was always appreciated and will be missed.

Travis Pace

Coworker

August 20, 2018

Dave was a great manager and someone that became a good friend over the years. Dave was a genuine person that told it like it is whether you liked it or not. Dave's leadership style motivated people to do the right thing and as a result his team's were successful. Dave and I couldn't look at each other without laughing about something. He always found time to share a funny story with me. Dave made work fun and he had a very generous heart. My sincere condolences to the Ostrowski family. I hope that you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Dave. He will truly be missed.

Mark Craddock

Friend

August 20, 2018

With deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and his family.

Ray Auger

Coworker

August 20, 2018

My deepest sympathy to Daves family. I worked with Dave over the past 20 years. Dave always had a big simile and picked up any room that he walked into. He could make everyone around him laugh regardless of the situation. Dave was always willing to give advice and made time for anyone who asked. Dave was one of the good guys, he will truly be missed by all.

Matt Dooley

Friend

August 20, 2018

Condolences to the Ostrowski family. Dave will be missed but always loved.

Kurt Temme

Coworker

August 20, 2018

Dave was a good friend and co worker. He leaves me with many fond memories of 13 years working together. I will never forget his great sense of humor and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Allison Solway

Coworker

August 20, 2018

My thoughts and prayers have been and will continue to be with the Ostrowski family. Dave was more than just a co-worker, he was a good friend. He could make everyone in a room smile with his humor or sense of needing to lighten things up. I will greatly miss spending time with him.

Karl Reinbolt

Friend

August 20, 2018

My deepest condolences to Dave's family. Dave was a truly good person whose sense of humor made the world around him better by bringing laughter and light. He will be missed by many.

Len Chapski

Coworker

August 20, 2018

Karen and family,
Our prayers are with you. David will be remembered by many as a good, funny and carrying friend. May you find comfort in family adn friends.

Kate & Roger Bieker

August 19, 2018

My deepest condolences to Dave's family. Our prayers go out to the Ostrowski family for the strength needed at this time. Dave was a wonderful person, manager / friend. He will be truly missed and thought of often.

Ray Sinovich

Coworker

August 19, 2018

Dave was a great father and family man. His friendship has touched so many lives. He will be truly missed.

Lester Tsuyuki

Friend

August 19, 2018

Dave was a great guy to work with and I'm sure he will be missed. I pray his family and friends will be comforted by God's peace. †

Gene Koroncz

Friend

August 19, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to Dave's family. We will miss u. Dave.

Bunlue Srivoraphet

Coworker

August 19, 2018

My sincerest condolences to Dave's family. He was a genuine friend that will be missed dearly, and thought of often.

Ted Sargent

Friend

August 19, 2018

My condolences to the Ostrowski Family. Praying for your strength during this time.

Charles Ratley

Coworker

August 19, 2018

Deepest sympathies. Dave was a great guy and will be missed by many

Bill Sturm

Coworker

August 19, 2018

My deepest condolences to Dave's family. I want you to know that Dave was absolutely adored by those who worked for him and with him. He was more than a manager or a director, he was a leader and a true friend to all. I honestly can't remember anyone ever saying a bad word about this man. There's a good reason for this. Dave was a person of the highest integrity and character. He was effective at motivating people, empowering people and he did so while making work fun. The mood was always bright when Dave was around. I am so blessed to have worked for him. I am even more blessed to have had him for a friend. I will always remember him fondly.

Steven Boehm

Coworker

August 19, 2018

Karen, Ben, Carolyn and Nick, my deepest sympathy to you all. Dave was a huge part of Austins life and a second father to him. My heart breaks for you all my Dave Rest In Peace and may your wonderful memories bring you some comfort during this unimaginable time.

Christine Tucker

Friend

August 19, 2018

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