Clarence Artis "Art" Osman, 68, of Allegan passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at his home. Born June 20, 1948, in Paw Paw, he was the son of the late Clarence C. Osman and Kathryn Braisher and was the husband of the late Karen Marie Nash Osman.
Art was a graduate of Mattawan High School in 1966 and was later drafted to the United States Army to serve in Vietnam. He retired from the United States Postal Service after more than 30 years of dedicated service as a clerk and a carrier. Art had also spent five years volunteering his time at Pine Trails.
He is survived by his children, J.D. Osman and wife Stacy, and Julie Frerichs and husband Todd; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Katelyn Osman, and Trevor Frerichs; brother, Joe Osman and wife Sigi; sisters, Kathy Frame and husband David, Janet Richcreek and husband Don, and Rosemary Boyco; and his stepmother, Margaret Osman.
The family will gather at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Wednesday, April 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. to receive friends and celebrate Art's life. Flowers are welcomed, or donations may be made to Hospice of West Michigan.
Arrangements are being provided by Gorden Funeral Residence, www.gordenfuneral.com.
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