Richard E. "Dick" Osborn, 86, of Bluffton, IN passed away early Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020 at

his granddaughter's home in Ossian, IN.

Richard was born on Sept. 9, 1933 in Wells County, IN to William Marion Osborn and Velma (Tuttle),

both parents preceded him in death.

He graduated from Bluffton High School, following graduation, Richard joined the U.S. Army serving

From 1953 to 1955. Richard married Martha Jean (Drabenstot) on Sept. 28, 1975 in Bluffton, she preceded him in death on July 13, 2015.

Richard was a volunteer fireman with Bluffton Fire Dept, plumber with Osborn Plumbing, and retired from Franklin Electric in Bluffton. He was a member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge #145, attended First United Methodist Church in Bluffton.

Survivors include eight children, Rick (Denise) Osborn, TN., Debi (Pat) Graham of Bluffton, Craig (Gina) Osborn of Ft. Wayne, Brenda Gardner of Bluffton, Chris Osborn of Bluffton, Scott A. Osborn of Arkansas, Suzanne (Bruce) Harnish of Mooresville, IN and Jeff (Janet) Osborn of Ossian; sixteen grandchildren and 18 grt. grandchildren; a brother, Charles (Ann) Osborn of Bluffton. A special granddaughter Danielle (Deric) Ehler who was raised by Richard and took primary care of him during his final years.

In addition to his parents and spouse, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin Gardner anda sister, Jean Gephart.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, private family services will be held at a later date, private family burial will

take place in Bluffton.