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Robert Osborne Obituary
1949 - 2019
Robert "Bob" Osborne, 70, of Pickerington passed away on December 23, 2019. Bob was born on August 25, 1949 in Lorado, West Virginia to the late Robert and Fannie Osborne. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was retired from DFAS and was a professor at Ohio University and Park University, he also was a former professor at Ohio Dominican University. Bob valued education and earned several degrees including his latest degree of Doctor of Business Administration. He was honored to serve on the Marshall University Foundation Board of Directors. Bob also enjoyed spending time with his family, teaching accounting, College football, and the music of Smokey Robinson. Bob is survived by his wife, Debbie (Koll) Osborne; daughter, Courtney (Hans) Steele; granddaughter, Ashley Childers; grandson, Cameron Wolfe; sister, Pat (Curt) Nichols; brothers, John (Kathy) Osborne and Bert (Shelly) Osborne; sisters-in-law, Kim Reeder and Velena Osborne; aunt and uncle, Susie and Kelly Rulong; nephew, Chris Reeder; along with many other numerous nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Fannie Osborne; brothers, Gary and Joseph Osborne; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Betty Lou Koll; special aunt, Brookie Murray; and brother-in-law, Gary Reeder. In accordance with Bob's wishes, there will be no services observed. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to Marshall University Foundation, Inc. 519 John Marshall Drive Huntington, West Virginia 25703 c/o Ron Area for Student Scholarships or to Mount Carmel Hospice 1144 Dublin Road Columbus, Ohio 43215. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com
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Tim Micek
January 28, 2020
I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a smart, likable guy who had a positive impact on ODU. He gladly helped me with tax-related questions about teaching abroad. May you experience comfort at this time of loss.
January 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Evelyn Burke
December 31, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I remember him from my job at Ohio Dominican. May he Rest In Peace.
David and Paige Legg
December 29, 2019
Our condolences. Prayers for Bobs family.
Nancy Wade
December 26, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the family of Bob Osborne and especially his wife Debbie. I had the honor of knowing Bob at DFAS and working under his wife, Debbie's directorship at the DLA Training office. Bob was an exceptional leader at DFAS and a mentor to all who knew him in the accounting division at DFAS. So sad to hear of his passing.
Charlene Legg
December 25, 2019
So sad to hear this. Bob hired me to work for him in the training office he started at DFC (now DFAS). He was an exceptionable boss and friend. I owe him my thanks for my long and great career in the training office. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Debbie and the family. RIP Bob ❤
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