William H. Ostermann

William H. Ostermann Battle Creek William H. Ostermann, 88, of Battle Creek, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Battle Creek Health Systems. He was born October 18, 1921 in Fairfield, IL, the son of Joseph C. and Clemma (Nunn) Ostermann. He joined the US Army and was with the 30th Division "Old Hickory"/ 118th FA, landing at Normandy, in thru France and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. William worked for 37 years as a carpenter for G.O. Lewis Company retiring in 1986, and with his wife were co-owners and operators of Ostermann Tax Service until they retired in 1999. On June 18, 1949, William H. Ostermann was united in marriage for 61 years to Wilma Jean Claypool, she survives. In addition to his wife Jean, William is survived by a son, Dan W. Ostermann of Cedar Springs; two daughters, Peg A. (Russ) Lauer of Kalamazoo, Judy K. (Tom) Schau of Richland; three grandsons, Matthew, Nathan and Michael Schau all of Richland; several nephews, nieces; and his beloved dog, "Sandy". He was preceded by his parents and two sisters, Francis Junker and Wanda Sievert. William was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church and served as secretary for the Fraternal Order of United Commercial Travelers and was a member of Carpenters Union - Local # 871. He loved working in his vegetable and flower garden, growing beautiful tomatoes and roses, was an avid reader and loved his country music. At the request of family, friends may call after 6 p.m., Thursday July 22, 2010 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, 105 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 noon, Friday, July 23, 2010 at St. Philip Catholic Church, 92 Capital Avenue, NE with Father Charles H. Fischer, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, with complete Military Honors. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the church or Humane Society of South Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Rd., Battle Creek, MI, 49015. Personal remembrances may be made at "www.farleyestesdowdle.com"