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Richard (Dick) Lawrence Osburn
From One In Heaven
I would not have you grieve for me today
nor weep beside my vacant chair.
Could you but know my daily portion here,
you would not, could not, wish me there.
I know now why He said "Ear hath not heard."
I have no words, no alphabet.
Or even if I had, I dare not tell
because you could not hear it yet.
So only this... I am the same,
though changed, like Him!
A joy more rich and strong than I had dreamed
that any heart could hold,
and all my life4 is one glad song.
Sometimes when you are talking to our Lord
He turns and speaks to me.
Dear One, in that rare moment
you and I are just the distance of a word apart.
- Unknown-
Richard (Dick) L. Osburn, age 86 of Elgin passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Dick was born December 5, 1924 in Lenawee County, Michigan. He is survived by his wife; Janet Osburn, daughters; Gail Newman and Djina Meirow, sister; Mary Jane Winzeler, 3 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He worked as a dry cleaner for many years and proudly served in the army during WWII. He was very giving of himself, was very proud to help others overseas and was a big supporter of Operation Smiles. Dick loved his wife, children, and grandchildren very much.
Kenneth “Kenny” E. Lange, 75, of Elgin passed away Monday, September 13 in Dallas at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He was born in the Danish community of Kimballton, Iowa on January 18, 1935 and resided in Des Moines, Iowa until his retirement from a long standing career in general aviation in 2001. Mr. Lange is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Lange, of Elgin, Texas; three children, David K. Lange of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Denise Lange, of Elgin; and Paula Halloum of Austin, Texas, and enjoyed five grandchildren in Michigan and Texas. Mr. Lange is also survived by four sisters in and around Audubon County, Iowa.
Prior to his move from Iowa to Texas in October 2002, Mr. Lange was active in both career and family. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953-1955 before marrying Elizabeth in 1959. In Des Moines, he worked 43 years in general aviation at what was originally named Howard Gregory’s Des Moines Flying Service, where he rooted lifelong friendships. Since his retirement to Texas, his time was spent mostly with family and neighbors.
Most special to Mr. Lange was his closeness to his family and beloved pets. He especially enjoyed fishing, spending time outside, helping-out any friend, family, or neighbor, and following Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball. His wit, smile, and never-ending readiness for a good joke will be missed dearly.
A memorial service for Mr. Lange will be held in Manor, Texas at the Eternal Faith Baptist Church on Thursday, September 16, at 2:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests contributions / donations to the Elgin Humane Society Adoption Center, 725 W. Cleveland Street, Elgin, Texas 78621.
