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Name:	Richard G. Osborn
Spouse:	Mary P. Osborn (Nickname = Pauline)
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	DECEASED 2015,
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Class of	1948	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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College Attended:	Purdue University, AAS, BS, MS

Birthdate:	February , 1930
Date of Death:	May 9, 2015

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Notes:	Richard G. Osborn of Citrus Springs, Florida, died unexpectedly May 9, 2015, in Miami. He was born in Columbia City, Indiana Feb. 25, 1930, to the late Harry H. and Tressa (Dinius) Osborn. Mr. Osborn was a retired manufacturing engineer. He was retired from International Harvester (Truck Plant) Fort Wayne, Indiana and United Technologies (Pratt & Whitney Aircraft) West Palm Beach. He graduated from Purdue University with a masters degree. Richard served his country in the U.S. Army two years during WWII at the age of 16 and also served in the U.S. Navy four years during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 98, Columbia City, Indiana, the VFW Post 7991 Dunnellon and the DAV. He was a member of the North Oak Baptist Church of Citrus Springs. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Withlachochee Chapter, Geneology Society of Citrus Springs and a member of the Marion County Honor Guard. He was also the secretary and historian for the USS Mellette APA 156 reunion group. Mr. Osborn was preceded in death by his brother, Benjamin M. Osborn; and sister, Mara Lee (Snodgrass) Osborn. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Pauline Osborn, Citrus Springs; his daughter, Paula K. Osborn-Vasquez (Carlos), Miami; and his grandaughter, Emily C. Vasquez, Miami. A visitation will be held at North Oak Baptist Church in Citrus Springs from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Pastor Stan Stewart will be officiating. A committal service will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 2:30 p.m. with military honors by the Marion County Honor Guard. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at robertsofdunnellon.com.

Last Updated:	04-19-2019		Alumni ID:	24767

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