David LeRoy Osheim (1940-2016)
OSHEIM, WIERSON, DICK
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/6/2016 at 19:27:35
Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.
David LeRoy Osheim was born on January 25, 1940 to Thelma (née Wierson) and Lawrence Osheim in Story City, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Petri Lutheran Church. At Luther College he earned degrees in biology and chemistry. After being employed by the Food and Drug Administration in Kansas City, he was drafted into the Army and served at Fort Detrick in Maryland. There he met and married his wife of 49 years, Rosemary (née Dick), and began his family before returning to the Story City area.
After being discharged from the service, David was employed as a biologist by the United States Department of Agriculture for 37 years. He developed diagnostic tools to prevent cruelty to Tennessee Walking Horses, was the first to detect toxins in dairy feed in Michigan, and created strong working relationships with border inspectors in Texas to monitor imported cattle. He was a fellow of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists in which he held several leadership positions.
David’s commitment to his community was manifest in his service to many organizations including the 4-H Club, Habitat for Humanity, Kiwanis Club, Boy Scouts, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and St. Petri Lutheran Church. Always appreciative of the natural world, David enjoyed sailing, and he and Rosemary worked together to restore 35 acres of cropland to native prairie.
David treasured his friends and valued his family above all else. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Jon; and his sister Susan. He is survived by his wife Rosemary; sons Peter and Mark; daughter Amanda; grandchildren Adam, Abigail, Meghan, Allison, and Bethany; and many dear family members and friends whose love and care throughout his life and in his final days gave him joy.
David passed away on July 6, and in his final act of generosity donated his body to the Mayo Medical School.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 or for the Israel Family Hospice House at Mary Greeley Medical Foundation, 1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Celebration of Life
JUL 9. 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
St. Petri Lutheran Church
804 Grand Ave.
Story City, IA, US, 50248
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