Ronald Osbon

RONALD G. OSBON

Ronald G. Osbon, age 53, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at his home.

Ronald was born August 17, 1957, in Kirksville, MO, a son of William Eugene and Marjorie Lucille Howell Osbon.

He married Brenda J. Benedict on June 5, 1977, at the Kahoka United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda of Kahoka; his mother, Lucille Osbon of Kahoka; two sons, Ronald G. (Jami) Osbon, Jr. of San Antonio, TX and Nathan (Denise) Osbon of Montrose, IA; a daughter, Michelle Brand of Des Moines, IA; eight grandchildren: Gabe, Faith, and Grace Osbon, Kaylee, Kami, Avory and Kaden Osbon, and Deacon Brand; four brothers: Jerry (Jeanne) Osbon of Branson, MO, Jim (Mary) Osbon of Kahoka, Charlie (Ruth) Osbon of Kahoka, and, Buddy (Anita) Osbon of Revere; three sisters: Marjorie Ann Haage of Kahoka, Sharon Schevers of Canton, and Lujean (Mrs. Charles) Horter of Kahoka; as well as nieces and nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Osbon, and grandson, Shay Brand.

Ronald attended elementary school in Revere, graduating from Clark Co. R-1 High School. Since January 9, 1987, he had been employed by the Iowa State Penitentiary at Fort Madison where he was lovingly referred to as "Ozzie". He had a strong work ethic with the goal of providing for his family and could do whatever he set his mind to do. He always had a project of some kind going on. He enjoyed working on cars with his sons, hunting, and was looking forward to his retirement in the next year. Watching "The Waltons" and "Andy Griffith" was his personal time. Each year family trips were taken where quality family time could be had. His family was the most important thing in his life.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 15, 2011, at 3 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastor Kim McNamar officiating. Burial was in the Kahoka Cemetery.

Memorials were suggested to his family.