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1937
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2015
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Richard Oswald Obituary
Graveside services for Richard Dale Oswald, 77, Lawrence, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Oswald passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015.
He was born December 30, 1937, in Osawatomie, KS, to Harold A. and Dorothy (Koehler) Oswald. He grew up in Mission, and attended St. Agnes School and KCKCC.
Mr. Oswald served in the U.S. Army and worked for the U. S. Postal Service for 32 years, he became the first manager of the Brookridge branch post office, in Overland Park, until his retirement in 1992.
He married Carol Sue Allison. They divorced. He later married Rosemarye Stafford Simpson, May 8, 1964 in Miami, OK. They resided in Overland Park, KS. To this union twins were born, a son and daughter. Because of Illness they moved to Lawrence in 2012.
He is survived by his wife Rosemarye; sons, Dr. Jeffrey M. Oswald and wife Caren of Lawrence, Will Oswald and Wife Leslie of Bowling Green, OH; daughter, Erin Gomer of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Ashtyn Oswald of Lawrence, Chandler and Adam Van Der Kerkhove of Overland Park; sisters, Jo Ann Harper and husband Don of Lexington, MO and Nancy Holloway of Tonganoxie, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Leslie Oswald.
Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church, Lawrence Humane Society, and Asera Hospice Care, sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mari Roeseler
September 27, 2015
I was privileged to work with Mr Oswald at Brookridge, he was an excellent teacher and mentor. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Ginny Chappell
September 24, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I knew him from working at the Post Office. He was always a man of character, and well liked and respected by all those fortunate enough to have known him.
Don Davis
September 23, 2015
Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We coached our sons basketball team when they were in the 9th grade. Dick said, I don't know anything about basketball but I can be a body on the bench. We had a great time and a lot of good talks.
Toni and I lift the family up in prayer.
Don
Candice Corder
September 23, 2015
I worked at Brookridge with Mr. Oswald. He was a great mentor to me. I send my prayers and condolences to the family.
Bob
September 22, 2015
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Oswald. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
September 22, 2015
Hello~~My name is MK Mustard. Richard and I went to St. Agnes together for grade school and most of high school. I am sorry to hear of his death. I am certain he was proud of his children and grandchildren. I hear and see him laughing as a young kid riding in my yellowe Jeepster convertible. Rest in peace, Richard.
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