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Paul Lee Osborne

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[October 18, 2021]  LINCOLN - Paul Lee Osborne, 98, of Lincoln passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 4, 2021 at his home.

Visitation:  Monday, October 11, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Homes in Lincoln

Service:  11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln  

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Paul Lee Osborne, 98, of Lincoln passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 4, 2021 at his home.

Paul was born November 22, 1922 in Searcy, Arkansas, the son of Earnest and Alma Osborne. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie (Zimmerman) Osborne, his daughter, Sandra (Osborne) Hurst, granddaughter Andrea Bowen, granddaughter Talona (Osborne) Marten, his sister Genevieve Davis and sister Pat Gentry. Paul was also preceded in death by his former wife Dorothy Westbrook and his former wife Beatrice Cox.

Paul was a WWII veteran who served as a medic on the beaches of Normandy the day following D-day and at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a 5 bronze star decorated war hero signifying his sacrifice, bravery and honor while serving his country. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.

Paul is survived by his children: Bill (Sue) Osborne of Saginaw, MI, Paula Osborne of Lincoln, Donnie (Marianne) Osborne of Lincoln, Gary (Kathy) Osborne of Lincoln, Vickie (James) Bowen of Lincoln; grandchildren: Billy Osborne, Jr., Jerry McCain, Bruce (Tammy) McCain, Mandy (Donnie) Francis, Jamie Scheurer, PC (Shelly) Scheurer, Angie Scheurer, Donnie (Dawn) Osborne, Josh (Elizabeth) Osborne, (David Marten), Jeremy (Angie) Osborne, Carmen (Shawn) Daubs, Ashley (Nathan) Buss and Jessica (Nathan) Wentworth; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; siblings: Jim (Donna) Osborne, Kenneth Osborne, Linda Holmes.

 

 

A visitation will be held at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Homes in Lincoln, Monday, October 11, 2021 from 9:00-10:00am with a funeral service immediately to follow. A burial service will follow at Camp Butler in Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s name to Marine Corps League Semper Fidelis, Detachment 1336.

Paul’s family is so grateful for the generosity and compassion the Marine Corps League showed by providing equipment needed to assist Paul in his final months.

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