"He will be forever missed, blessed to have been neighbors and to have known him for years. RIP Jim.."
In loving memory of
James Miller Osler
April 27, 1933 - May 20, 2022
James M. Osler, 89, of Glenwood, IA, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Glen Haven Village in Glenwood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood with Pastor Susan Reed officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Farm Creek Cemetery east of Henderson, IA. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood. Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood is caring for Jim and his family.
Memorials may be directed to the Silver City American Legion or the Glenwood Public Library.
James Miller Osler, son of Harold Milton and Lucille Garrett (Miller) Osler was born on April 27, 1933 in Macedonia, IA. He graduated from Macedonia High School in 1951. Jim enlisted and served with the United States Army for two years and the Iowa National Guard for 22 years. Jim owned and operated his own cream route for several years then he was a truck driver for many years. Then he drove school bus.
Jim and Evelyn Maxine McKinney were united in marriage on August 16, 1953 in Henderson, Iowa. Their marriage was blessed with five children, Jimmy, Neal, Mark, Joanna, and Michele.
Jim enjoyed camping, attending sporting events that his children, grandchildren were involved in. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; sister, Janice.
Jim was a loving Husband and father, a wonderful brother and grandpa and great grandpa and most of all a friend to everyone.
Jim is survived by his children, Jimmy Osler of San Francisco, CA, Neal Osler and wife Roxanne of Wentzville, MO, Mark Osler and Laurie of Glenwood, Joanna Osler of Glenwood, and Michele Chambers and husband Jim of Thurman, IA; 31 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; brother Jerry Osler and his wife Shirley of Venice, FL; sister, Jeannie Curren of Grundy Center, IA; sisters in law, Virginia Bowen of Hastings, IA, Janice Duysen of LaPorte City, IA; extended relatives; and a host of friends.
Tributes
"Joanna & Michele & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all of your memories. Prayers to you both! With Sympathy, Brandie McFarland"
"Our condolences to Jim?s family. What a sweetheart he was. He put a lot of smiles on so many of us. I enjoyed our conversations in the Bus Barn, he always had interesting things to talk about. Jim touched so many children?s lives running them to school and taking them to their activities. Thank you too Jim for your years of service to our country. We were lucky to know you. Larry and Terri Winum. ???"
"Jim, my big brother. Growing up you were called Big Willy and I was Little Willy by Dad and Mom. I will miss talking to you, your wisdom, sense of humor and thanking you for your Military Service to the country. My condolences to Jimmy, Joana, Mark, Michele and Neal on the loss of their Dad. Rest in Peace Jim(Big Willy). My thoughts and Prayers are with you, Jimmy, Joana, Mark, Michele and Neal. Jerry(Little Willy) "
"Jim, my big brother, growing up Dad and Mom referred to you as Big Willy and I was Little Willly. I will miss talking to you, your wisdom and sense of humor. I will miss calling you and thanking you for your service to the country. My condolences to Jimmy, Joana, Mark, Michele and Neal on the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. Rest in peace Jim. Jerry(Little Willy)"
"Jim, my big brother, growing up, Dad and Mom, always called you Big Willy and I was Little Willy. I will miss you talking to you, your wisdom and sense of humor. I offer my condolences to Jimmy, Joana, Mark, Michele and Neal on the loss of their Dad. Rest in Peace Brother. Jerry."
"Mr. O, I am so sad to hear about your passing! You will be missed by everyone who was so lucky to know you. I know that the love of your life is waiting for you at those pearly gates and you have reunited again! Love, hugs, and prayers to your family! It is been an honor and pleasure to know you and love your great sense of humor!"