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Keith Osbun Obituary
KENDALLVILLE - Keith Earl Osbun, age 83, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Parkview Noble Hospital.
Mr. Osbun was born on June 27, 1941, in Hudson, Indiana, son of the late Raymond and Elmo (Bricker) Osbun.
On Aug. 31, 1963, he married the love of his life, Lois Sharlene Halsey, at Wayne Center United Methodist Church.
Keith was a life-time truck driver. He retired from Taylor Made, but prior drove for many years and for other logistic providers.
Keith loved spending time outdoors fishing. He was a crafty woodworker and excelled in his trade. Above all, Keith loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Tina and Stanley Goff; granddaughter, Sarah DiFrancesco; grandson, Anthony and Allison Goff; great-grandsons, Hunter Baker and Franklin DiFrancesco; and brother, Loren Osbun.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Brooke Traxler; and three siblings, Barry Osbun, Marna Manuel and Lee Osbun.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1 p.m., with calling one hour prior from noon to 1 p.m., at Hite Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Kendallville, IN 46755.
Burial will take place at Sparta Cemetery in rural Kimmell, Indiana, following the services.
Officiating the service will be the Rev. Kenneth D. Walker.
Arrangements entrusted to Hite Funeral Home of Kendallville, Indiana.
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Jared osbun
April 2, 2025
I remember Christmas´s with uncle Keith and aunt Lois putting all those Christmas ornaments in Lois´s hair and uncle Keith chasing us with his teeth you will be missed
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