John Osborn

scan_OsbornJohn L. Osborn, age 74, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

John was born November 25, 1939 in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin to John Osborn and Ina Craft. John married Geraldine L. Warren on April 18, 1964 in Chicago, IL, they celebrated 50 years April 18, 2014. John moved to Melrose Park IL, where he was employed at Borg Warner in Bellwood, IL. He retired as a foreman after 30 years in 1994.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially deer hunting, he went on fishing trips to Canada and hunting trips to Montana, he enjoyed socializing with friends and family. He loved traveling and going to the farm.  He loved the Packers and country music. He loved picking on the kids, they called him “silly papa”.

John is survived by his wife: Geraldine Osborn of Friendship, Wisconsin; three children : Terry (Sandy) Osborn of Adams; Tammy Metoyer of Adams;  Julie (Mike) Krah of Adams ; four grandchildren; Brittany Metoyer, Anthony Metoyer, Tiffany Metoyer, and John Cole Osborn; brothers;   Carl (Joanne) Osborn of Adams and Bob (Marge) Osborn of Deforest; three sisters; Shirley (Chuck) Subera of Adams, Betty (Norm) Gillingham of Adams, and Arlene (Lloyd) Morley of White Creek.  He is further survived by a special friend,  Joe; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Memorial services will be 11:00 on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin, followed by Military Honors by the Adams County Honor Guard.   Rev. John K. Stake will officiate.  Interment will be at the Fordham Cemetery, Town of Adams, Wisconsin.  Visitation will be after 10 on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

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Condolences

  1. cecilia towner says:

    Sorry for your loss. God be with you Carl and Joanne.

  2. Joan (Danowski) zeglin says:

    Thoughts and prayers.

  3. Valerie mecklenburg says:

    So sorry to you all. Too young. Many awaiting his arrival up top…hugs.

  4. Romie and Shirley Theisen and family says:

    Gerry, Shirley, Betty and all the family,
    Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Cherish all those memories. May it be of some small comfort at this time that so many friends truly care.

  5. Coral and Larry Smith says:

    Thinking of you. Our sympathy to all the family.

  6. John and Nicky Hunt says:

    You are in our thoughts and prayers

  7. Bev Ward says:

    My deepest sympathy to all. Remember all the good memories and the fun times.

  8. Lori Ward says:

    So sorry for your loss! My Prayers and Thoughts are with both Osborn and Warren Families.

  9. Trude says:

    Geraldine, I am so sorry for you and your families loss John was a great person. He will be deeply missed.

    Trude

  10. Pat Holm Jodarski says:

    So sorry about your loss, we have lost all too many classmates and friends lately – it never gets easier but know that there are a lof ot people holding you all in our hearts and prayers.

  11. Dennis Bubla says:

    Condolences to the Osborn & Warren families.

  12. Dody & Lawrence says:

    The Lord has called another angel home. You are all in our prayers. He will be greatly missed by any who knew him.

  13. Robert Warren says:

    Rest in Peace Uncle Johnny. I feel sorry for all the deer in Heaven and for anyone that dares to talk smack about the Pack for the mighty John will surely drop them all in their tracks. Sending hugs from the East Coast to Aunt Gerry, Terry, Tammy, Julie and the Osborn & Warren families.

  14. Audrey Gulrud Beck says:

    My deepest sympathy in the loss of John. Your memories of the years spent together will sustain all of you. God’s blessings on all of you at this time.

  15. Ron & Velna Waite (Velna Dye) says:

    Gerri and all Johns family. Deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

  16. Thomas and Brenda Murphy says:

    A friend from a long time ago. Semper Fi go in peace.

  17. Pam Parks says:

    Terry, Julie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  18. janet salmi says:

    My deepest sympathy to the family will be in my prayers

  19. Gordon & Mary Lee Klaus says:

    Geraldine..Shirley..Betty…and all the family. John was a friend to all who knew him, and he was a good friend. We remember many good times with John and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and he will be missed by all his friends and family. Please call if we can help in any way. Love to all.

  20. Dawn Reichhoff says:

    To all the Osborn Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    My Dad’s Bestman…..

  21. Ray and Cheri Witz says:

    Sorry for your loss Julie. Friends Ramie and Cheri

  22. Kathy Ganster says:

    Brittany and Geraldine, our deepest sympathy to you and your family! If there is anything we can do please let us know!! Hugs and prayers for all of you! Brittany remember to hold on to all of those great memories!!

  23. Loren Lecy and Peggy Henriksen says:

    So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time

  24. Trisha warren says:

    RIP Uncle Johnny you are loved n missed by everyone!! Fly high with the angels

  25. Amanda Warren says:

    You will be truly missed uncle Johnny. We will miss you during deer season at the farm. Now you will be with my grandpa Stanley and you guys can watch over us and you can tell him about the hunting seasons he has missed . Love you

  26. Allan & Mary Jo Klaus says:

    Gerry and family,
    So sorry to hear of John’s passing, he was definitely one of the good guys. He will be missed by all that knew him.

  27. ED /SUE KOMATZ says:

    SHIRLEY/BETTY
    Ed/I send our prayers/sympathy to you…Remember the “GOOD TIMES”at this time..

  28. Katie says:

    Julie, Terry and family,
    Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts!
    With our deepest sympathy,
    Kurt & Katie Wagner

  29. Wayne & Diane Kotlowski says:

    Geraldine and Family
    So sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss him so much.
    Truly one of the good ones.
    Our sympathy to the entire family.

  30. Dave and Nancy Julseth says:

    Our deepest sympathy to the Family, John will be missed by all who knew him, one great guy. Our prayers and thoughts are with all family and friends.

  31. Karen and Don Rathke (Hartwig) says:

    Sympathy to the family. Prayers for all.