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In Memory

Henry Osika - Class Of 1969

OBITUARY FROM THE GEISEN FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE:

Henry E. Osika Jr., age 70, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Cleveland, OH for 40 years, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Henry is survived by his wife, Nancy Y. Osika (nee VanLuven); his children: Christian (Tonya) Osika, Tabitha Knipp, Viki Knipp, Debbie (Joshua) Moses. He had a total of 9 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild and two step great-grandchildren. Henry was a father figure to: Sierra (Logan) Osika, Elliot (Alex) Knipp and Brianna Knipp; step-daughter, Tina (Mike) Hickey; step-grandson, Jared Hays; and 2 step-great granddaughters; his mother, Arlene Madej (nee Metsch); siblings: Dan (Jan) Osika, Larry (Jan) Osika, Mitchell Osika, Joe (Melissa) Osika, Vicki (Dean) Osika, and Marian (Dan) Cavanaugh.

Henry was preceded in death by his sisters: Joyce Osika Villanueva, and infant sister, Victoria.

Henry was an avid scale model builder. His passion was World War 2 warplanes and military vehicles. His talent was guitar. He was an excellent guitarist, one said he was a walking juke box because of his extensive knowledge and ability to play music from memory.

Henry retired from PPG Coatings as a paint tech with over 27 years of service in Cleveland, OH. He was a graduate from Hobart High School, Class of 1969. Henry was an avid styrene modeler. His passion was WWII warplanes and military vehicles. His talent was guitar. Henry was an excellent guitarist; one said he was a walking juke box because of his extensive knowledge and ability to play music from memory. He was a part of many clubs, too many to list!

He had a great sense of humor and liked to tell jokes. Henry was a kind, loving and gentle soul with a big heart. He has many great friends both here and abroad. Most of all, he was a wonderful husband, every day with him was a true blessing. Henry will be missed by all.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Henry’s name to a charity of donor’s choice.

Visit Henry’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

This information and picture were obtained from: https://www.geisenfuneralhome.com/obituary/henry-e-osika-jr/.