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Thomas Osborn Obituary

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LTC. Thomas Osborn [U. S. Army Ret.] beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, filed his last flight plan on June 10, 2013.
He was born at home in Owensburg, Indiana, on November 28, 1934, the seventh child of Verdie and Susie Strosnider Osborn. He attended the old Owensburg elementary school, graduated from Oolitic High School in 1952, and was valedictorian of his graduating class. His classmates honored him with the Outstanding Alumnus award at his 50th high school reunion. He attended Indiana University and Incarnate Word in San Antonio where he received a BA in 1971. In 1974, he received a Masters in Health Care Administration from Baylor University.
His military awards include Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars with Oak Leaf Clusters and V device, Purple Heart, Air Medal 1 - 18 with Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, two awards of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Medals, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device, Army Commendation Medal, Korean In Hun Medal. He flew Medevac for 18 years and was proud of the fact that he helped save many lives.
He was a member of several organizations including The Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion, Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the VFW Honor Guard for many years.
Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, bowling, playing bridge, following his favorite sports teams, and delivery meals to shut-ins.
Preceding Tom in death were his parents, brothers Siegel, Orval (Bud), Homer and sister Ruby. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carol Lee (Harness), Son Troy, daughter Tracy Osborn Rossi (Ric), grandchildren Tory Osborn Smith (Brian), Thomas Osborn II, Tiffany Osborn, Tracy Osborn, and Nicholas Rossi, great-grandsons Keenan, Marcus, and Monti Smith, brother Leo , sister Rose and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Dustoff 7; Your mission was successful and complete.
Special thanks to the staff at Riverside for making Tom comfortable and content in his final days with us. Memorial Services will be held at The First Methodist Church in Bourne at 11:00 on Tuesday June 18, 2013. After the memorial service and reception, he will be buried with Full Military Honors at Ft. Sam Houston at 2:00.
To leave a message for the family, please visit www.vaughanfuneralhome.com Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Vaughan's Funeral Home of Boerne.


Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jun. 13, 2013.
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My favorite. I’ll never forget him. Much love for this guy!

Sue

Family

June 7, 2021

Always my favorite. RIP, sweet uncle!❤❤❤

Sue LeRoux

Family

June 7, 2019

Our heartfelt sympathy is with you all and we will all miss Tom so very mucy. I wish we could be there today, but we are out of the country.

With Best Wishes,

Steve and Cindy Osborn & Family

June 18, 2013

Carol, Marc and I send our best to you and the family. Know this is a very difficult time but hope you know you are not alone and we do care. Marc has fond memories of Tom at the 507th! We are both saddened by your loss. IF we can do anything for you, just say the word.

Diana Cloutier

June 16, 2013

Aunt Carol, Troy, and Tracy, Thinking of you and sending some Hoosier love your way.

Sally Foster

June 14, 2013

Thank you sir for your service, one of our unsung heros. RIP

Bill Horvath

June 14, 2013

Lots of love to the Osborn Family! Tom was like a father to me, one of the kindest men I ever had the honor to know. I am thinking he is on a fishing boat with my Dad and Dave and Kurt...and my Mom is cooking!

Cristan Conselman Sutton

June 14, 2013

Carol & Family
Our deepest sympathy. Praying that God will comfort you and give you his strength during this difficult time.

Diane Schmidt & Family

June 14, 2013

RIP, my favorite Uncle! Your smile and soft demeanor will be truly missed. Soar among the stars.....

Sue LeRoux

June 14, 2013

Carol and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We were praying for you on Monday. If there is anything you need we are here. Sincerely with Love, Huey & Susan Huether

Susan Huether

June 13, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike & Claudine Ridgway

June 13, 2013

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