Richard Lee Ostrander Sr., age 67, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Monday, April 16, 2007 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at the White Creek Congregational Church in White Creek, Wisconsin. Pastor Dwight Condon will officiate. Cremation will follow the traditional service. Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Richard ‘Dick’ Lee Ostrander Sr born September 19,1939 Plainfield, WI　. He married Ruth Nettie Harcus October 11, 1958 Racine, WI.　　 Dick was employed by City of Racine for 30 years.
He was a Union Brother of　Local 67 and a past member of the Moose Lodge.
Dick liked to play the slots on occasion and cribbage with special friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a big Packer fan. But what Dick loved most was his family. He　is loved　infinitely and will be missed beyond words.
Dick preceded in death by his daughter Janet, parents Jerrold and Viola (Elliott) OSTRANDER, brother Merle OSTRANDER, son-in-law Gene LOOMAN other in-laws Nathan ZIEGLER, Russ WALTERS, Ray and Russ HARCUS, Joanne ZIMMERMAN.
Dick was is survived by his
Wife
Ruth Ostrander　
Children
Diane　(Paul) Kaye, Rich (Sandy) Ostrander, Leroy (Kim) Ostrander, Pam (Lonnie) Robbins, Twila Looman consort Scott Berkley, June (James) Shenkenberg, Dawn (Shawn) Looman.
　
Grandchildren
　Nicole (Matt) MOLETT, Kelly, Ariel (Scott BERGMAN), Elise (Bryan HOAGLUND) KAYE, Leroy, Steven (Arlene), Becky, Josh, Jeremy, Amanda (Jake CALLIS), Chrissy, Megan OSTRANDER, Lonnie (Amie SCHILLING), Will (Cortney WALLNER) ROBBINS, Velnet (Jason) PIER, Jennie, Ash, Jeremy,　Brandon, Dylan LOOMAN, Jimi, Angel SHENKENBERG
　
Great-Grandchildren
Jake, Kaleb, Amber, Jeremy, Damien, Steven, Aliciah, Logan, Matty, Seth, B.T., Velnette, Lily
　
Brothers, sisters and in-laws　
Otis (Bonnie), Orv (Verle), Squire (Diane)　OSTRANDER　 Jerroldine (Dave) GREBIN, Mrs Ray (Catherine) HARCUS, Susan (Gene) SCHADE, Nancy OSTRANDER, Mrs Russ (Doris) WALTERS, Irene and Vernon WOODWARD, Bob and Betty HARCUS, Rich and Connie　 HARCUS, Mrs Nathan (Luella) ZIEGLER, Gene ZIMMERMAN
　
Many other relatives, extended family and friends　
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Elaine
Ruth,
Our hearts go out to you and the family. I feel that we are part of your family, being we grew up togeter since I was very young. Dick was a great and wonderful person and we will always remember and miss him greatly. The memories will be fresh i
Ruth, sorry to here of Dick’s passing. He sure was a good person, I will never forget the times I work or was with him in Racine. He will be missed a lot. May God bless you. Peace.
Del
Ruth, sorry to here of Dick’s passing. He sure was a good person, I will never forget the times I work or was with him in Racine. He will be missed a lot. My God bless you. Peace.
Del
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I know he will be greatly missed
Growing up, Grandpa was the one you would fear the most. Either if you were misbehavin, or mouthing off you would rather have your father whip you instead of him. But deep down inside of that big grizzly bear of a man was an even bigger heart. The size of
When I think of my Grandpa, I remember
when I was young. He would squeeze our hands so hard and would not let us go, we would scream and scream and the only way he would let us go was if you would say please. So we would try as long as we could not to
You have our sympathy of your loss. We will always remember his jolly smile & happiness God Bless You
Dear Aunt Ruth & Family,
Our hearts were saddenend when Dad told us of Uncle Dick’s passing. I wish it were possible for us to attend the funeral but unfortunately the schedule will not allow it. We are asking the Lord to give you grace and comfort d
Sympathy to Aunt Ruth and all of my cousins…
I am so saddened by the loss of my Uncle that had a special place in my heart. I have so many treasured memories of time I have spent watching him and talking to him. There were so many things about him th
Ruth,Pam and all the family.Oh the memories of hanging out with the Ostranders.Dick was the best!When we were kids he would lift us high in the air I too compared him to a strong wrestler. I even think I remember him going into a ring in Milwaukee challen
When I think of my Grandpa, I remember when I was a child and told all my friends how my Grandpa was not some little weak grandpa like most people, oh no. My Grandpa was like a wrestler. As a young adult I am able to appreciate the life that has extended
Oh Diane I am so sorry those fathers ‘s can be hard people mine was but they only do it to make us beter people. Your dad was a weel liked person and Rodger my husband sends he sad feelings to your whole family
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you all.
Ruth and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy and has made a great impression in many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time.
Ruth and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.We will miss Dick.
To Ruth and all of Richard’s family we send our deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed.