Robert F. Osborne, 90, a lifelong Rush County farmer, died peacefully at home in his favorite chair on the farm he loved on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
Bob was born September 12, 1923 in Rush County to Fred and Beatrice (Austin) Osborne. He was one of six children, survived by Wilna Northam Chance, Betty Dickey, preceded by, Russell Osborne, George Osborne and Carol Fizer.
He married Ruby Stevens, the love of his life, on October 21, 1944 in Zionsville, IN. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary next month.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Rushville Phoenix Lodge #62 and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rushville Elks and Ben Davis Creek Christian Church.
He loved his ponies and driving his teams in various parades and at the Indiana State Fair. He cherished his entire family and loved spending time with all of them on the farm. The great grand kids all have memories of Gator rides with Grandpa. He spent many hours on his John Deere mower, mowing his yard and those of many family members.
Bob is survived by his wife Ruby and their 4 children, Jack (Connie) Osborne, Steve Osborne, Brenda (Terry) Smith and Doug (Rosie) Osborne, his 12 grandchildren, Kristy(Greg) Weber, David (Shannon) Osborne, Mark Osborne, Chad (Nicole) Osborne, Jan (Matt) Wilhelm, Dylan (Sarah) Osborne, Dustin (Jenny) Smith, Joni Osborne, Jasmine Osborne, Ryan (Stetson) Smith, Georgia (Brandon) Martin and Toni (Joey) Beriault. There are also 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville.
Services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Moster Mortuary.
Howard Bullard will preside.
Burial will be in Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Davis Creek Christian Church, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Bob was born September 12, 1923 in Rush County to Fred and Beatrice (Austin) Osborne. He was one of six children, survived by Wilna Northam Chance, Betty Dickey, preceded by, Russell Osborne, George Osborne and Carol Fizer.
He married Ruby Stevens, the love of his life, on October 21, 1944 in Zionsville, IN. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary next month.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Rushville Phoenix Lodge #62 and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rushville Elks and Ben Davis Creek Christian Church.
He loved his ponies and driving his teams in various parades and at the Indiana State Fair. He cherished his entire family and loved spending time with all of them on the farm. The great grand kids all have memories of Gator rides with Grandpa. He spent many hours on his John Deere mower, mowing his yard and those of many family members.
Bob is survived by his wife Ruby and their 4 children, Jack (Connie) Osborne, Steve Osborne, Brenda (Terry) Smith and Doug (Rosie) Osborne, his 12 grandchildren, Kristy(Greg) Weber, David (Shannon) Osborne, Mark Osborne, Chad (Nicole) Osborne, Jan (Matt) Wilhelm, Dylan (Sarah) Osborne, Dustin (Jenny) Smith, Joni Osborne, Jasmine Osborne, Ryan (Stetson) Smith, Georgia (Brandon) Martin and Toni (Joey) Beriault. There are also 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville.
Services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Moster Mortuary.
Howard Bullard will preside.
Burial will be in Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Davis Creek Christian Church, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Robert F. Osborne, 90, a lifelong Rush County farmer, died peacefully at home in his favorite chair on the farm he loved on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
Bob was born September 12, 1923 in Rush County to Fred and Beatrice (Austin) Osborne. He was one of six children, survived by Wilna Northam Chance, Betty Dickey, preceded by, Russell Osborne, George Osborne and Carol Fizer.
He married Ruby Stevens, the love of his life, on October 21, 1944 in Zionsville, IN. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary next month.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Rushville Phoenix Lodge #62 and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rushville Elks and Ben Davis Creek Christian Church.
He loved his ponies and driving his teams in various parades and at the Indiana State Fair. He cherished his entire family and loved spending time with all of them on the farm. The great grand kids all have memories of Gator rides with Grandpa. He spent many hours on his John Deere mower, mowing his yard and those of many family members.
Bob is survived by his wife Ruby and their 4 children, Jack (Connie) Osborne, Steve Osborne, Brenda (Terry) Smith and Doug (Rosie) Osborne, his 12 grandchildren, Kristy(Greg) Weber, David (Shannon) Osborne, Mark Osborne, Chad (Nicole) Osborne, Jan (Matt) Wilhelm, Dylan (Sarah) Osborne, Dustin (Jenny) Smith, Joni Osborne, Jasmine Osborne, Ryan (Stetson) Smith, Georgia (Brandon) Martin and Toni (Joey) Beriault. There are also 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville.
Services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Moster Mortuary.
Howard Bullard will preside.
Burial will be in Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Davis Creek Christian Church, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Bob was born September 12, 1923 in Rush County to Fred and Beatrice (Austin) Osborne. He was one of six children, survived by Wilna Northam Chance, Betty Dickey, preceded by, Russell Osborne, George Osborne and Carol Fizer.
He married Ruby Stevens, the love of his life, on October 21, 1944 in Zionsville, IN. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary next month.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of the Rushville Phoenix Lodge #62 and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Rushville Elks and Ben Davis Creek Christian Church.
He loved his ponies and driving his teams in various parades and at the Indiana State Fair. He cherished his entire family and loved spending time with all of them on the farm. The great grand kids all have memories of Gator rides with Grandpa. He spent many hours on his John Deere mower, mowing his yard and those of many family members.
Bob is survived by his wife Ruby and their 4 children, Jack (Connie) Osborne, Steve Osborne, Brenda (Terry) Smith and Doug (Rosie) Osborne, his 12 grandchildren, Kristy(Greg) Weber, David (Shannon) Osborne, Mark Osborne, Chad (Nicole) Osborne, Jan (Matt) Wilhelm, Dylan (Sarah) Osborne, Dustin (Jenny) Smith, Joni Osborne, Jasmine Osborne, Ryan (Stetson) Smith, Georgia (Brandon) Martin and Toni (Joey) Beriault. There are also 12 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday, September 5, 2014 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville.
Services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Moster Mortuary.
Howard Bullard will preside.
Burial will be in Rushville’s East Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ben Davis Creek Christian Church, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or a charity of the donor’s choice.
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