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Marvin Ostrander Obituary
Lansing - Marvin Ostrander, 87, of Lansing, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Crown Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cortland. Born in Varna, NY, on October 26, 1932, he was the son of the late Orry and Ada Johnson Ostrander. After working for Smith Corona for several years, Marvin went on to retire from the Town of Lansing Highway Department.
Marvin was a lifetime member of the Lansing Fire Department and charter member of the North Lansing Fire Department. During his service, he was active in the fire police. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and NASCAR.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, the former Marian Beckley; children, Harold (Kathy) Ostrander, Janice (Bruce) Deigl, JoAnne (Robert) Payne, Ronald (Tammy) Ostrander, and Barbara (Robert) Stamp; twin sister, Mildred Achilles; brother, Donald (Beatrice) Ostrander; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ostrander, and three grandchildren: Bruce and Jeffrey Deigl and Jeffrey Drake.
Burial will be in North Lansing Cemetery in the spring.
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December 17, 2019
With sympathy,
Janet Johnson Grasso
Jean Searles Thorn
December 12, 2019
To the Ostrander family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Husband/Dad's/Granddad's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. Prayers and thought with you all.
Tracey Drake
December 12, 2019
To the Ostrander family, I am very sorry for the lost of Marvin. He was a wonderful man.. l enjoyed our times with the children in school. He will be missed.
Greg Stevenson
December 11, 2019
Sincere condolences to the entire Ostrander family at this difficult time.
Ray Langlois
December 11, 2019
Marv you were a great person glad i got to know you . Kermit and Barb and the rest of family your in my thoughs and prayers
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