Marion Jacob Oschmann (OSH), 94, of Newburgh, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at his home of 65 years. He was born September 28, 1917, in Evansville.

He graduated from Campbell Grade School in 1931 and Bosse High School in 1935. He was employed by Bootz Manufacturing, Sunbeam Electric, Western Electric, Republic Aviation and retired from Indiana Bell Telephone Company in 1980 after 38 years. He was a long-time member of Zion UCC in Newburgh. His hobbies have included gardening, hunting, fishing, and insulator collecting.

Marion was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Venedia; parents, Mary and Alfred H. Oschmann; step-son, James D. Scherer; and granddaughter, Marian Vogt Peterson.

He is survived by his daughters, Kay Oschmann Vogt and her husband, Bill of Millbrook, IL and Jane Oschmann Schmitt of Newburgh; grandchildren, Ken Scherer and his wife, Carolyn, and their children, Nate and Megan, David S. Scherer and his wife, Melissa, Dan Vogt and his wife, Jane, and their children, Jeremy and Heather, Warren Peterson (husband of Marian) and their children, Emily and Andrea, David L. Vogt and his wife, Joyce, and their children, Bailey, Sydney and Avery, Joe Schmitt and his wife, Lona Ann, and their son, Will, and Melanie Schmitt Goebel and her husband, Brady, and their children, AJ "Little Jake" and Addison.

Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Zion United Church of Christ, 10 West First Street, Newburgh, officiated by Rev. Dan Kennedy, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date. Friends may visit Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, and Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church.

The family wishes to thank AseraCare Hospice, Tracy and Perry Miles, Sallee Jarvis and countless friends and relatives who have been so supportive in the recent weeks.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion UCC Church, 10 West First Street, Newburgh, IN 47630 or AseraCare Hospice, 3775 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630.

December 29, 2011
I love and will miss you Paw Paw.
Ken "Mike" Scherer, Canton, Georgia

December 29, 2011
I'm so glad I was able to visit with him even for a short while last August. Peace to you all. My prayers are with you.
Your cousin, Sue Becknell, El Paso, Texas

December 30, 2011
Marion was always like a wonderful cousin who truly like people, including me. I was alwys welcome whenever I visited with him and his lovely daughters who were proud of him also. In fact I spent more time with him than any of the other cousins, aunts and uncles and etc. when I visited.
I'm sorry I couldn't see him again as it's been about three years since I could afford to travel as I did for many years and always spent my time with Marian. No matter what we could reminisce over how it was back when and all about his wonderful Dad and Mom were. I was especially crazy about his Dad who was kind and spoiled us when we were young.
Donna McDaniel, Cousin, Flint, Michigan

December 30, 2011
Jane & Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy. No words can touch what you're feeling. No person can soften the loss. Still we are thinking about you and hoping it helps in some way to know that we share in you sadness.
Don & Adele Harris, Culver School Group, Evansville,, Indiana\

December 30, 2011
Marion was a cousin who will be missed. The one time we met in person, we enjoyed swapping family genealogy stories.
Lawrence Skelton, Wichita, Kansas

December 30, 2011
Janie, Kay & your families, your Dad & Mom were such good friends of Momma & Daddy; after their passing, your Dad became a second dad to me with all the memories of playing clabber & enjoying all their friends while we were growing up. Your Dad was the last, and I shall miss him as much as I do Momma, Daddy & Andy. I know how much you will miss him. Please accept Terry & mine's sincerest sympathy & prayers.
Jenny Saum & Terry Pfingston, Newburgh, Indiana

December 30, 2011
I recall many fun times while visiting in the warm caring home of Marion and Venedia Oschmann while growing up as a friend of Kay; both were always so welcoming and kind to me. Those fond memories shall always be treasured as well as the delightful times more recently sharing Chinese lunches and interesting conversation with "Osch" and Kay in this same very welcoming home. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Kay, Bill, Jane and their families.
Sharon Overby, Evansville, Indiana

December 30, 2011
To a fellow worker, it was a pleasure to have known you and work with you.
Art Essary, Kissimmee, Florida

December 30, 2011
To a dear friend and fellow worker . The hours we spent in the switch room and other occasions of fishing and the stories we told, will be fondly remembered and often thought about. Farewell Osh ,have a good journey.
Your Old Friend Charlie Hopkins