Charles "Dick" Ostby

Apr 23, 1945 - Jan 23, 2024

Obituary

Charles Richard "Dick" Ostby, 78, passed away during the evening hours of January 23, 2024. His family was by his side. He was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, April 23, 1945, to Christian A. and Alice (Knopf) Ostby. On December 21, 1968, he married Gayle A. (Kramer) Ostby and she survives. Togeth...

Services

Jan 27

Visitation

Saturday, January 27, 2024
9:00 am - 9:45 am

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church

315 North East 3rd St.
Washington, IN 47501

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Jan 27

A Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, January 27, 2024
10:00 am

Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church

315 North East 3rd St.
Washington, IN 47501

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Charles "Dick" Ostby

April 23, 1945 - January 23, 2024

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L Lynda Kenney January 25, 2024

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N Neil and Kristin May February 27, 2024

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t the Dalbecs February 16, 2024

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R Rudy Myers January 27, 2024

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S Shawn "Eddie" Gabhart January 26, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sweet Tranquility Basket was purchased for the family of Charles "Dick" Ostby by Shawn "Eddie" Gabhart. Send Flowers

K Kerry Beard January 25, 2024

Worked with Dick on the railroad many years, was one of my favorite engineers to work with. I have many great memories of him, and he if he liked you, he might call you Freon and offer you a cup of belly wash, (coffee). He was definitely one of kind, sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family.

J Jim and Tish Shinn January 25, 2024

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P Paula and Tony Potts January 25, 2024

Please accept our condolences in the passing of Dick. He was a nice guy and friend to all. Keep all the great times in your memory forever. Prayers for the family! Paula and Tony Potts

D Doris and Gordon January 25, 2024

Healing Thoughts and PrayersMemorial Tree was purchased for the family of Charles "Dick" Ostby by Doris and Gordon. Plant a tree

D Dale Guyer, MD January 25, 2024

With heartfelt condolences,Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Charles "Dick" Ostby by Dale Guyer, MD. Send FlowersA tree was also planted in memory of Charles "Dick" Ostby

M M. Ray Beeker January 25, 2024

Chris and family. Sorry to hear about Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ray Beeker

J Jim and Stephanie Jones January 24, 2024

Dick and I were engineers on the B&O and that's how our lifelong friendship began. The good times and memories we shared will be forever cherished. This news saddens me like no other. Dick was a treasure.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Ostby Family.
Jim and Stephanie Jones

G Gordon & Pat Wade January 24, 2024

We were so saddened by reading of Dick’s passing. We have so many memories of when we and the newly wedded Ostby’s lived in the same apartment building. We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to the whole family. With loving thoughts, Gordon and Pat Wade

L Larry McLin January 24, 2024

He was my friend. Enjoyed working with him on the railroad. Never a boring moment and always plenty to talk and laugh about.

F FRED MCCORMICK January 24, 2024

With a sad heart I send my deepest prayers and thoughts to the entire family. I will keep in my thoughts the times he and I spent trying to out lie each other at camp.

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