Lavern OSZMAN

1932 - 2022

April 28, 1932 - July 30, 2022 Preceded in death by mother Rose Evans, stepfather Aaron Evans, father Robert "Bo" Oszman, and stepmother Rosalie Oszman, sister Donna Evans, brother Bob Oszman, daughter Lavern "Jeannie" Lethert, sons-in-law Larry Lethert and Jeffrey Eldridge. Survived by wife Barbara, children Susan, Sherry Eldridge, Michael (Paula) Oszman and Thomas Oszman, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Decorated Korean War Veteran. After service to the United States and settling in Maplewood, Minnesota Vern spent most of his career with Burlington Northern in several roles before retiring in 1993 as Manager of Technical Training. Cub Scout Leader and Explorer Scout Leader, Vern also was an avid Amateur Radio Operator for 50 years making friends around the world using the call letters KOMSR. Vern will be fondly remembered by those who knew him for his passions for family, faith, technology, photography, politics, the outdoors (especially fishing), sense of humor, and being able to fix almost anything. His family will endearingly miss his ability to know almost everything about everything. Memorial Thursday, August 11th, 11am St. Andrew's Church, Mahtomedi. Visitation one hour prior, private interment. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to a cause of passion, a couple of Vern's favorites were TCMediaNow and The Pavek Museum of Broadcasting.