Gerold "Jerry" B Osborn
In Loving Memory
Gerold B. "Jerry" Osborn, age 71, of Swanton, OH, passed away October 4, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born May 2, 1949, in Toledo to James and Helen (Reed) Osborn. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed with General Motors for more than 33 years retiring in 2010. Jerry was a great story-teller and enjoyed working on cars, especially his 1978 "Smokey and the Bandit" edition Trans-AM. Very particular in his work and took pride in his home/pole barn and others achievements, Jerry will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Jerry enjoyed building bird houses and also took care of many stray animals. He was an organ donor where many people will benefit from his donation, and he donated 11 gallons of blood over 35 years.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his son, Brian Osborn and brother, James Osborn. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Noreen Osborn; sons, Kim (Tammy) Osborn and Tim (Deborah) Osborn; daughter-in-law, Carrie Osborn; grandchildren, John (Jennifer) Osborn, Krystle Osborn, Brittney (Nicholas) Iagulli, Brandon (Haley) Osborn, Gage Trendel, Rilee Osborn and Jenna Osborn; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathie (Steve) Romaker and Thomas (Bunny) Osborn.