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William Ostrowski Obituary
August 2, 1934 - May 3, 2024
CROWN POINT, IN - William "Bill" Alfred Ostrowski, age 89, of Crown Point, IN, peacefully passed away on Friday May 3, 2024.
He was born on August 2, 1934, in Detroit, MI, to William Ostrowski and Alfreda Lobert. Bill married the love of his life Rita Smigielski on July 31, 1954, at St. Augustine Parish of Detroit. They were blessed with five children.
Bill is survived by his children: Kimberly (Clarke) Hockney, Lisa Ostrowski, and Jan (Nick) Struss; son-in-law, Larry Billick; daughter-in-law, Karen Ostrowski; grandchildren: Phillip, Natalie, Eric, Nicole, Sara, Kristen, Carolyn, Ben and Nick; great-grand-daughter, Claire; sister, Lorraine DeMeyere; and brother in-laws: Gerald (Virginia) Smigell, Dennis (Justine) Smigielski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alfreda Ostrowski; wife, Rita Ostrowski; daughter, Denise Billick; and son, David Ostrowski.
Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force and worked until his retirement for Heckett Engineering. He was an avid University of Michigan and Detroit Lions football fan. Bill enjoyed fishing and traveling. He was a devout Catholic and member of St. Matthias parish where he had served as an usher for many years. In his retirement he enjoyed traveling, providing handyman services for the entire family, and spending time with his family and neighborhood friends. Family was everything to him and he enjoyed every moment spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, May 10, 2024, at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN, 46307, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Prayers will be at the Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 9:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 AM at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 101 W Burrell Dr., Crown Point, IN, 46307, with Fr. Jim Wozniak officiating. Interment to follow at City of Crown Point Historic Maplewood Cemetery.
Visit Bill's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.
Memories and Condolences
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Derek Morrison
May 11, 2024
My condolences to the Ostrowski family . I was invited to go fishing in Canada with Bill and Dave. I was wrapping up an orientation at Bethlehem and would be late......Bill was ready to go but held up and waited for me which I´m sure was not easy. Bill was always good to me and I´ll miss him for sure.
Thomas Miller
May 8, 2024
Many wonderful memories, mostly of the fishing trips. Bill was the most benevolent soul I've ever known. He'll be missed. My condolences to all the family and friends.
here's a picture of Bill in one of his favorite settings
Thomas Miller
May 8, 2024
I've many wonderful memories of Bill. Truly the most benevolent man I've had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Here's a picture of Bill in one of his favorite places
Chuck and Denise Conlon
May 8, 2024
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears circa1982. Game is blacked out because Bears didn't sell enough seats. Bill was on the roof playing around with the antenna so he could pick up the South Bend or Detroit feed. We were watching his frustration along with half of the neighborhood.Pretty sure the Lions won. Too funny! We're gonna miss him terribly. Thoughts and prayers.
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