Obituary: Herman C. Osenbach (February 26, 1922 - June 11, 2006)

Mr. Herman C. Osenbach, age 84, of Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

He was a member of Zion's Stone Church of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pa., a 1940 Port Carbon High School Grad., Past Commander and Founding member of the Andreas, V.F.W. Post George S. Patton #5069, and presently served as Sr. Vice Commander.

Herman was an Honorably Discharged U.S. Army Veteran having served in WWII with the 2nd Infantry Division., he fought in the Northern France, The Battle for Normandy, and Rhineland Ardennes. Captured during the Battle of the Bulge, and detained as P.O.W for four months. Herman's decorations and citations included, Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Service Star, & Distinguished Unit Badge.. .

Born in West Penn Twp., he was the son of the late Charles Osenbach and the late Maude (Kocher) Osenbach.

He is also survived by his wife of 59 yrs. Mrs. Grace E. (Tiley) Osenbach;

Three Daughters; Mrs. Susan C. Helfrich wife of Willis of Andreas, Pa. Mrs. Debra E. Nothstein wife of Daryl of New Ringgold, Pa., Mrs. Sandra H. Niedospial wife of Frank of New Ringgold, Pa.

Two Sons; Mr. Herman C. Osenbach, Jr. & his wife Carol of Tamaqua, Pa., Mr. Douglas J. Osenbach of New Ringgold, Pa.

Three Sisters; Mrs. Jean Tiley of Easton, Pa., Mrs. Violet Wood wife of Robert of New Ringgold, Pa., Mrs. Dorothy McHugh wife of Francis of New Ringgold, Pa.

Two Brothers; Mr. Bert Osenbach & Mr. Harold Osenbach of New Ringgold, Pa.

Preceded in death by his Sister Mrs. Betty (Osenbach) Snyder.

Eleven Grandchildren & Ten Great Grandchildren.

Herman worked as a Brick Layer for Allied Craftworkers Local #15 of Allentown, Pa.. He and his wife owned and operated Blondie's Restaurant on Route #309 since 1971, and still remained active in it's daily operations.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Route #309, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock AM Wed. June 14, 2006 with the Rev. Michael A. Frost officiating.

Interment will be at Sky-View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.. Graveside Military Honors.

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