OSLAND, Edward 1927-2020
OSLAND, LARSON, RAABE, FAIRCHILD, LIGHTLY
Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 1/4/2020 at 10:15:46
Biography
Edward Osland, age 92, of Waterloo, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Lakeview Landing in Waterloo.
He was born September 30, 1927 in Fillmore County, near LeRoy, Minnesota, the son of Lars C. and Petra A. (Larson) Osland. Edward graduated from Chester (IA) High School and was united in marriage with Ramona Raabe on May 5, 1951 in Spring Valley, Minnesota.
Edward was a Journeyman electrician with Iowa Public Service Co. for 36 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of Cedar Valley Church. Edward was regarded by others as a kind and gentle man. He liked woodworking and he and Ramona enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with their family. Edward was an active volunteer for the Hawkeye Area Agency on Aging and advocate for elder rights with the Iowa Legislature. He was a two-time recipient of the Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award.
Survivors include his wife, Ramona of Waterloo; a son, Gregory E. (Joyce) Osland of Indianapolis, IN; a daughter, Brenda L. (Gary) Potratz of Lincoln, NE; six grandchildren, Katharine, Elizabeth, Dianne Osland; Aaron, Adam and Andrew (Stephanie) Potratz; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Osland of LeRoy, MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Orvin, Lins and Harold Osland and three sisters, Anna Osland, Anna Fairchild and Ione Lightly.
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Services:
A family-directed memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Cedar Valley Church, 3520 Ansborough Ave. in Waterloo.Cemetery:
Inurnment will be at a later date in Bethlehem Cemetery, rural Fillmore County, Minnesota.Memorials:
May be directed to Cedar Valley Church, 3520 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702.SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service
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