Frank H. Osborn, age 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 29, 2023, at Brookdale Senior Living Community in Fort Wayne.

Frank was born in Fort Wayne on Dec. 3, 1945, to John Howard and Leita A. (Smith) Osborn. Both parents preceded him in death.

Frank graduated from Lancaster Central High School in 1964 and later received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He worked as a mechanical engineer for International Harvester in Fort Wayne for 34 years, retiring in 2004. 

Frank was a former member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Wells County. He was an avid Purdue basketball and football fan and was a member of the Purdue Alumni Association and John Purdue Club. His hobbies included gardening, playing tennis, bicycling on greenway trails, and playing checkers and chess. He enjoyed traveling, and especially enjoyed traveling to Arabian horse shows, as a member of a grooming team. He also was a car collector, and even owned a DeLorean. 

Survivors include three sisters, Lillian Krider of Fort Wayne, Rose Williams of Bluffton, and Glenna (Don) Raber of Fort Wayne; a long-time friend, Linda Bohn of Fort Wayne; along with several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard Osborn, Herman Osborn, and Estal Osborn; and a sister, Ellen Armstrong.

Private family services are being held at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel, 3220 East State Road 124, Bluffton, IN, with Pastor Elesha Stuckey officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery in Wells County. To view Frank's funeral service, a Facebook Live link will be posted at the top of Frank's obituary page at www.goodwincaleharnish.com on Tuesday evening. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Prospect Cemetery Association, and can be mailed directly to the funeral home.