Robert A. Osburn Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert A. Osburn, 85, formerly of rural Akron and most recently of Beaver Dam Lake passed at 11:01 am, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at his daughter’s residence of rural Bourbon, Indiana. Bob was born on July 31, 1935 in Tippecanoe, Indiana to the late Stanton and Mae (Moody) Osburn. He married on Nov. 15, 1953 in Mentone, Indiana to Lois L. Blackburn, who preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 2007. He had worked for Niff-Corr, where he retired, and then he went back to work for Warsaw Coil as well as being a farmer. He was a graduate of Tippecanoe High School. Bob was a member of the Bourbon First United Church of Christ. He cut countless loads of wood and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and very active in the community helping many people. He had recently moved to Beaver Dam Lake from the farm. He was known to enjoy coffee at many area coffee shops. He is survived by two daughters, Sharon and husband Eddie Sexton, Bourbon, and Carol Reed, Chandler, Arizona; two grandchildren Eddie Sexton Jr. and Joshua Sexton; 3 great grandchildren; and companion Gerri Howard, Beaver Dam Lake. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois Osburn, 1 sister, and 5 brothers. The funeral service will be at 10:30 am, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Susan M. Clark officiating. The interment will follow the service in the Harrison Center (Wooden) Cemetery, Etna Green, Indiana. Visitation hours will be 2 pm to 4 pm, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana. Donations can be made in his memory to Kindred Hospice.

Robert A. Osburn

July 31, 1935 - August 6, 2020