"Just heard of Robert's tragic passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family."
In loving memory of
Robert S. Osmon
November 23, 1924 - October 5, 2009
Robert S. Osmon, age 84, passed away at 7 p.m. Monday at Glendale Fish & Wildlife Preserve. Born November 23, 1924 in Washington, he was the son of Roy and Hazel Elizabeth (Smith) Osmon. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Washington and Charity Lodge #30 F.A.M. He was a Veteran of WWII Army Air Corp where he served as a mechanic and a WHS graduate. After service, he began his career with Standard Oil, owned and operated O & A Construction & Maintenance Company until July 1975, and retired from the Daviess County Highway Department as Road Foreman in 1988. He was a devoted husband, and took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and his great granddaughter. He was an avid outdoorsman and shared his love of fishing with treasured friends. Surviving is his wife, Betty Jean (Heilig) Osmon, whom he married April 7, 1945; a son, Robert L. Osmon of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Ron Arnold of Washington; a brother, Richard Lee (Versal) Osmon of Evansville; three sisters, Imogene Keith of Plainville, Margaret Lucas of Evansville, and Janice Carol Meuth of Indianapolis; five grandchildren Scott Osmon of Evansville, Brad Osmon of Washington, Jennifer (Tony) Johnson of Bloomington, Lori (Trent) Vanderstelt of Cincinnati, OH, and Bridget Arnold of Indianapolis; one great-granddaughter, Madalynn Johnson of Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Marjorie Sue Allen. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary with Rev. Bill Malott officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Washington American Legion and V.F.W. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 100 E. Walnut St, Washington, Indiana 47501. Online condolences may be sent to www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"So many things to say but most important, such a wonderful man in every way, so loved, so missed."
"Dear Betty, Bob, Patti & Ron, We were very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Please know that you and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Somehow, I think that Dad & Bob and some of the other gang are sitting around a pond in heaven pulling in the biggest bass they ever saw!"
"SO sorry to hear of Bob's passing. A dear & precious friend -- lots of fond memories. Prayers are with you, Betty, and family."
"Dear Patty & Ronnie - I just found out last night from Jenny about your sweet Father. I mailed you a card this morning, but wanted to send this note as well. Please know that I am lifting you and your entire family up in prayer. I rejoice in knowing where your Father is spending eternity. May God comfort and bless you all in a mighty way. Lots of Love & Hugs - Beth"