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Alven Osting Obituary
TROY - Alven Albert Osting, age 93, of Troy, OH passed away on November 30, 2024, at SpringMeade Health Care Center.
He was born on November 15, 1931, in Delphos, OH to the late Frank Bernard and Veronica Mary (Elwer) Osting.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years of marriage: Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting; sons: Philip M. (Debra) Osting of Troy, Jeffrey A. (Deborah) Osting of Piqua, Robert J. (Toni) Osting of West Milton and Christopher (Lynne) Osting of Doylestown; daughter: Cheryl Lee Hughes of Barberton; brother: Norman (Karen) Osting of Troy; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and two step grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: brothers: Wilfred, Eugene, Moletus, Urban, Edward, Louie, Earl and Roger and sisters: Geraldine, LaDonna, Marie, Vera and Earline.
He was a 1950 graduate and 1949 Basketball State Champion of Delphos St. Johns High School and attended University of Dayton. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War.
He retired as a sales representative with Sara Lee Corporation and formerly director of operations with A-To-Z Meats, Troy division. He later worked for Miami County Transit for four years, SCOPE for ten years, Sunrise Center, Piqua for eight years. He loved working with handicap and Alzheimer's clients. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy and a life member of the VFW Post #3035 in Delphos. He was honored on the 64th Anniversary by South Korea dignitaries. He was also a participant in the Dayton Honor Flight 2014 to Washington, DC.
He loved his kids, grandkids and sports. He also loved helping his friends on the farm and riding in the semi with his son-in-law, Terry.
Memorial service will be held at a later date with interment in Miami Memorial Park in Covington. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy. Condolences may be expressed through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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