Lewis B. “Lew” Osterbur, of Springfield, formerly of Onarga and Quincy, passed away at Concordia Village in Springfield, on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:10 am.
He was born July 17, 1925 in Champaign, IL to John and Anna (Behrens) Osterbur.
His family moved to Onarga, IL where he graduated from high school in 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. air Force where he was trained as a pilot during WW II. Later, he was recalled to active service during the Korean conflict and served as a training pilot.
After attending Bradley University and the University of Illinois, Lew worked for Faultless Milling Co. He married Leah D. McQueen in Onarga on Dec. 22, 1946. He purchased the Onarga Grain Co., and operated it for many years. In 1969, he began working for I.H.French & Co. in Champaign. In 1970, he moved to Quincy, IL and started Lewis B. Osterbur & Associates, a grain exporting and business real estate company. He and his wife moved to Concordia Village in Springfield in 2011.
Lew was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod all his life. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Quincy and also Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Springfield. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed a longtime membership of Spring Creek Country Club in Onarga and later Spring Lake Country Club in Quincy. Along with his wife Leah, he performed in a number of productions at the Quincy Community Theater. He loved to play Poker and Gin Rummy, and to dance to the music of Big Bands. He was a kind and fun-loving man and an eternal optimist. Everyone he met was a new friend and he had a positive impact on everyone whose life he touched.
Lew leaves behind his wife Leah, his son, two daughters: eight grandchildren: two great-grandchildren,
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcia Jo, one brother and six sisters.
Visitation and Ceremony: The Osterbur family will receive friends in the chapel at Concordia Village 4101 Iles Ave., Springfield, IL on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 9:30 am until time of services there at 11:00 am Saturday. Pastor Chris Nilges, Chaplain of Concordia Village will officiate. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Onarga Cemetery, Onarga IL.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions in his name to Concordia Village 4101 Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62711; Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and School 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd. Springfield, IL 62704 or to St. James Lutheran Church and School 900 S 17th St, Quincy, IL 62301.
Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
Lewis B. “Lew” Osterbur, of Springfield, formerly of Onarga and Quincy, passed away at Concordia Village in Springfield, on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:10 am.
He was born July 17, 1925 in Champaign, IL to John and Anna (Behrens) Osterbur.
His family moved to Onarga, IL where he graduated from high school in 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. air Force where he was trained as a pilot during WW II. Later, he was recalled to active service during the Korean conflict and served as a training pilot.
After attending Bradley University and the University of Illinois, Lew worked for Faultless Milling Co. He married Leah D. McQueen in Onarga on Dec. 22, 1946. He purchased the Onarga Grain Co., and operated it for many years. In 1969, he began working for I.H.French & Co. in Champaign. In 1970, he moved to Quincy, IL and started Lewis B. Osterbur & Associates, a grain exporting and business real estate company. He and his wife moved to Concordia Village in Springfield in 2011.
Lew was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod all his life. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Quincy and also Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Springfield. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed a longtime membership of Spring Creek Country Club in Onarga and later Spring Lake Country Club in Quincy. Along with his wife Leah, he performed in a number of productions at the Quincy Community Theater. He loved to play Poker and Gin Rummy, and to dance to the music of Big Bands. He was a kind and fun-loving man and an eternal optimist. Everyone he met was a new friend and he had a positive impact on everyone whose life he touched.
Lew leaves behind his wife Leah, his son, two daughters: eight grandchildren: two great-grandchildren,
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marcia Jo, one brother and six sisters.
Visitation and Ceremony: The Osterbur family will receive friends in the chapel at Concordia Village 4101 Iles Ave., Springfield, IL on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 9:30 am until time of services there at 11:00 am Saturday. Pastor Chris Nilges, Chaplain of Concordia Village will officiate. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Onarga Cemetery, Onarga IL.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may direct memorial contributions in his name to Concordia Village 4101 Iles Ave, Springfield, IL 62711; Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and School 2645 Old Jacksonville Rd. Springfield, IL 62704 or to St. James Lutheran Church and School 900 S 17th St, Quincy, IL 62301.
Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Onarga.
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