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John Robert Osborne

Celebration of Life: Friday, May 10, 2024, 2 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.

John Robert Osborne, 74 of Omaha, Nebraskaformerly of Pacific Junction, Iowa passed away April 29, 2024 in Omaha. He was born on August 9, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Robert Franklin and Helen Margaret (Kiser) Osborne. 

John was a farmer and  later was employed with the Iowa DOT until his retirement. His friends and family were a huge part of his life, and he loved spending time with them all.  He’d do anything for anybody that asked, and he did.  He was the rock that many of his friends and family leaned on, especially when things needed to be done.

Preceding John in passing were his parents, brother Harry Osborne and granddaughter Alex Osborne. Survivors include his wife Sue Osborne of Omaha, Nebraska; sons Robert Scott Osborne of Glenwood, Iowa; Brian James (Christine) Osborne of West Des Moines, Iowa; John Benjamin Osborne of Singapore; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister Laura Catron of Mineola, Iowa; brother James Osborne of California; extended relatives and friends.

Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.

Memorial donations may be directed to: CMTAUSA.org (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association).

7 Condolences

  • Marilyn and Willis Ballinger Posted April 30, 2024 7:14 pm

    So sorry to hear about John. Always enjoyed visiting with him while I was working at Eddy’s. Condolences to the family.

  • Max & Carolyn Johnson Posted May 1, 2024 8:50 am

    John was a long-time good friend to us. No words can express how much he will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to his family.

  • Bess Shepherd Posted May 1, 2024 10:01 am

    I’m sorry Sue. I’m praying for you and your family. Want to get together with you when I get back. Sending all of you hugs and much love.

  • Mike and Kristi Pein Posted May 1, 2024 6:58 pm

    Big O was one of the nicest people I knew. Am going to miss his laugh.

  • Richard Wagaman Posted May 2, 2024 7:37 am

    Condolences to John’s family during this difficult time. I was a class mate of John and always admired his collection of car and knowledge of the motor industry. I will miss John’s music memorabilia on Facebook. John was a very kind and thoughtful person and will be missed by many. God gained a great guy and we are left with many memories to share with others during our journey through life. Rest in Peace my friend and many of us will be blessed to see you again.

  • Toni Wieczorek Posted May 3, 2024 7:25 am

    To my dear dear friend Sue and family. My heart is sad for your loss. I didn’t know John well but he was always kind. My prayers and condolences to the entire family.

  • Vicki Godfroy Posted May 7, 2024 11:02 am

    John and I started Kindergarten together at the Old Pacific country school. We continued through grade school at the Lincoln country school through 8th grade the high school. We were neighbors growing up and spent countless hours ‘roaming’ the countryside. My brothers and I were all similar in age with the Osborne boys. I will miss John. We didn’t see each other in the later years but the friendship was still there. It was a childhood well spent with fond memories.

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