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James D. Oswald
Thursday, September 15, 2016
November 22, 1933 - September 14, 2016
James "Jim" Donald Oswald, 82, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, surrounded by his family.
The Mass of Resurrection will be held at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Monday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held at SS Peter and Paul Church on Sunday afternoon Sept. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m.The Rosary will be prayed beginning at 3 p.m. with visitation following.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jim's name to SS. Peter and Paul Church. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Harry S. Truman VA Hospital, Cooper County Hospital and the caring nurses of Hometown Home Care.
Jim was born Nov. 22, 1933, to Estil F. and Mary Ellen Garthoffner Oswald, the youngest of five children. He attended St. Martin's grade school in Martinsville and graduated from Saints Peter and Paul High School in Boonville. He served two years in the US Army Signal Corps, 1953-1955. On May 5, 1956, Jim married Julia Ann Hain at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Julia and Jim were blessed with five children, James, Christine, Clifford, Donna, and Julie.
Jim farmed all his life on the family farm in Lamine, first purchased by his great grandfather in 1902, raising cattle, hogs, and even buffalo, and could grow anything he put in the soil. He worked with youth in 4-H as beef leader and served two terms as President of the Farm Bureau. He was active in the community serving seven years on Cooper County Hospital Board - three years as Chairman. He served two terms as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering at the Cooper County Historical Society and served on the board. He was a member of the Pro Life Alliance. Jim loved woodworking and welding, and one of his proudest creations was building Ozzie, the horseless carriage, a car made with walnut lumber from the farm. He and Julia entered "Ozzie" in many parades throughout the region, earning many trophies and countless moments of laughter. He loved sharing the simple pleasures of the farm with his kids and grandkids, spending time fishing and teaching them how to fish. He enjoyed playing bridge, golf, and wintering in Florida with Julia. Together the two of them traveled most of the United States and shared a wonderful trip to Ireland, even exploring a local farm there. In 2006, he lost Julia to cancer after 50 years of marriage.
Jim married Penny Barry on Nov. 24, 2007, and the family grew with three more daughters, Melissa, Christa, and Elizabeth. Penny taught Jim to cross stich and machine embroidery.With that newfound talent, they created many beautiful quilts for their children and grandchildren, celebrating special moments in their lives. He was a strong supporter of Penny and her efforts with the Quilts of Valor. Jim was blessed with two wonderful marriages, eight children, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Jim shared with his family, and all those he touched, with his love of family, faith, prayer, and his quirky sense of humor. He will be greatly missed but will be forever remembered with great love.
He is survived by his wife of nine years, Penny Oswald; his children: James "Jim" Oswald Jr of Boonville, Christine and her husband, Mark Koechner, of Tipton, Clifford Oswald of Lamine, Donna and her husband, John Dougherty, of Prairie Village, Kan., Julie and her husband, Bob Fisher, of Louisburg, Kan., Melissa and her husband, Kjeld Petersen, of Memphis Tenn., Christa and her husband, Eli Hotchkiss, of Hemet, Calif., and Elizabeth and her husband, Scott Tindall, of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Jim was greatly loved by his 12 grandchildren Michael, Rebecca, Lucas, Stephen, Loretta, Shannon, Michaela, Sean, Kristen, Lindsey, Bennett, Dylan; and one great grandson Kairos. Jim will also be missed by his beloved sister Jeanne Blanck, and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Estil and Mary; his brothers Estil Oswald and Robert "Bob" Oswald; his sister Mary Margaret "Micky" Lang and by his loving wife, Julia Ann (Hain) Oswald.
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1933 - 2016 (82 years)