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Russell Osenbach Obituary
He was born in Delano, a son of the late Moses and Mabel Osenbach.
He was a graduate of Delano High School and also attended Penn State University.
Russell was a World War II Army infantry veteran, having served in Germany. He was a railroad engineer working for the former Lehigh Valley Railroad and later Conrail and received a special commendation for 40 years accident free.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; sons, Russell and Daniel Osenbach.
Surviving are his sons, David and his wife, Mary Ann, of Delano, John and his wife, Carol, of Kutztown; daughters, Jean Rhoads, of Ringtown, Judy Flaherty and her husband, Tom, of Delano, and Joan Hamm and her husband, Michael, of Knoxville, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at noon Wednesday with the Rev. Fred Crawford officiating. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home. Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown.
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Lorraine Bernadyn
March 20, 2019
My Condolences to the Osenbach family. I knew Russie as Jeannie's Dad, when I lived in Delano many years ago. He was a good man, Dad and husband. May he meet all his departed family in heaven.
Dawn Straka
March 6, 2019
Pap, How I will miss you dearly. I will always hold dear the weekends I spent at your house and Amber and I would put on plays for you in the front room with the room curtain. I am glad you are finally with nana even though I am sad to see you leave this earth I know that you are now with the love of your life. Love you,Dee, Jeff and kids!
Jeannie Rhoads
March 4, 2019
Sending you my love in Heaven Daddy
Love always, Jeannie
Jeannie Rhoads
March 4, 2019
Sending you my love in Heaven Daddy
Love always, Jeannie
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