Richard C. Oswald
NEWTON - Richard C. 'Rich' Oswald 65, died Friday, January
7, 2022 at his Newton residence. He was born December 2, 1956 in Newton, Kansas
to Carl J. and Judith J. (Brainard) Oswald. On December 21, 2007 he married
Jacquie L Entz at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Rich was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.
He was retired as a welder from AGCO in Hesston.
Rich faithfully served his country in the United States Army
being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1978. He was a patriotic man who
had a deep love of his country. He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 971.
While relaxing he enjoyed following baseball and his
favorite football team the San Francisco 49ers. He also enjoyed learning new
ways to BBQ and sharing his grilling with family and friends. He had a love of
animals and supported the local Caring Hands Humane Society.
Rich was known for not knowing a stranger and being a friend
to all. His greatest joy however was his family. He looked forward to spending
time with his loving wife, mother, children, grandchildren and brother.
He is survived by his wife Jacquie of the home; his mother
Judith Oswald; son Justin Oswald; daughters Chrissy and Jared Stubby and their
girls; Melissa and James Morris and their son; and Andrea and Jarret Baker and
their girls and son. He is also survived by a brother John Oswald and together
he has 7 grandchildren.
Rich is preceded in death by his father Carl Oswald and son
Christopher Oswald.
Funeral service with military honors will be 10:00 a.m.,
Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton with The Reverend
Kurt Letcher presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with the
family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There
will be a private family interment.
Memorials may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society in care
of Petersen Funeral Home.
