Jerry Wayne Osborn, 85, of Wabash, Indiana, died 7:30 am, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his home in Wabash. He was born on August 17, 1936, in Muncie, Indiana, to Darrell and Nina Jane (Joseph) Osborn.
Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Muncie Central High School where he played football and attended Ball State University. He married Barbara Johnson on July 23, 1966 in Muncie, and she died November 13, 1998. He retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash in 1998, and also owned JBT’s Karaoke Bar and Grill in Lagro for 10 years. Jerry was a member of the American Pool Association both 8-ball and 9-ball, he also enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing bingo, doing ceramics, and was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Pacers fan. He enjoyed spending time on Hill Lake and spending time with his family.
He is survived by daughters, Tina (Bill King) Osborn and Tonya (Daniel) Middleton, both of Wabash, Indiana, and Julie (Tim) Creasey of Kempton, Indiana, and son, Thomas (Faith) Ogden of Wabash, Indiana; son-in-law, Terry Deturk of South Carolina; ten grandchildren, Josh (Tiffany Head) Nelson of Tipton, Indiana, Amy (Greg Rhodes) Jones-Schild of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ian (Phoebe Hearn) Ogden of LaFontaine, Indiana, Emily (Shannon) Overlander of Lagro, Indiana, Samantha (Adam) Deturk-Grudzien of Wabash, Jennifer Deturk of Fort Wayne, Dean Middleton, Kevin Middleton, Adam (Andrea Smith) Middleton, and Nicholas (Brianne Daughtry) Brinson, all of Wabash, twelve great grandchildren; and sister, Elnora Venable of Muncie, Indiana. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Valerie Deturk and Teresa Norris; two grandchildren, Lisa Creasey and Brad Creasey, brother Victor E. Osborn, and sister Leora Privett.
Family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. There will be no service.
The memorial guest book for Jerry may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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