Ralph Ellis Ossmann

RALPH E. OSSMANN
Ralph E. Ossmann, 71, died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home under the loving care of the nursing home staff and the Flambeau Home Health Care and Hospice.
Ralph was born on June 27, 1945, in Madison, Wi., the son of Sidney and Leona (Ellis) Nelson. Ralph was born in Madison but grew up in Stoughton, Wi., where he attended Stoughton High School prior to departing for the U.S. Air Force in 1964. Ralph was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force base in Rapid City, SD where he was an Airman 1st Class and Crew Chief on a B-52 crew. He was temporarily located in Guam where he flew missions during the Vietnam War.
Upon returning home he was the owner/operator of R.E. Ossmann Builders. He was employed at various other businesses including a tavern and bar owner and a small fast food restaurant. As he neared retirement he was also active in the real estate business.
He was married to the love of his life Marlys Mikla on December 6, 2003, in LasVegas, Nevada. They made their home in Price County shortly after their marriage in 2003.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post and served as a Past Commander of Post 328 Stoughton. Wi., and also active in the Sun Prairie VFW Post as well.
In his free time he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, bowling, was a die-hard Badger and Packer Fan, woodworking and finish carpentry,listening to Country Western music and playing the guitar..
During his last year he was fortunate to be receiving care at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home where Marlys is employed as a Social Worker.
Ralph is survived by his wife Marlys, Park Falls, by his children: Michael (Susie) Ossmann, Ledgeview, Wi., Becky (Craig) Oler, Stoughton, Chris (April) Ossmann, Oregon, Wi., 4 grandchildren: Austen Ayers, Kaley Oler, Laken Oler, and Jacob Ossmann, by his brothers and sisters: Bonnie Ossmann ,Stoughton, Lee (Sue) Ossmann, Oregon, Ill., Kathy (Gregg) Hegerfeld and Janet Nelson, all of Stoughton, and Dale (Josette) Nelson, Plano, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister Kay Bothum.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at the Heindl Funeral Home, Phillips, with Fr. Gerald Hagen officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Frank and Michal Baran VFW Post #5778 and the Lane-Kreiling American Post #122, both of Phillips, Friends may call on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
The Heindl Funeral Home, Phillips is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.heindlfuneralhome.com