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Charles Chuck Ostrander Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1937 - 2012

Charles Chuck Ostrander Charles (Chuck) Ostrander age 75 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday April 10, 2012 at the home of his son Jeffrey in Lowell. He was born February 24, 1937 the son of Roy and Jessie Green Ostrander in Lakeview, MI. He married Julia A. Hauser on September 21, 1957 in Greenville. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 48 years and was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was revered by all who knew him as a man of faith and as an active member of the church, teaching Sunday School and as a witness to his faith. He was the owner of Town and Country Barber Shop in Greenville for almost 50 years. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School in 1955 and served in the US Air Force. He also coached Little League for many years and was known as an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing

Chuck is survived by his children; Jeffrey (Joy) Ostrander of Lowell, Thomas (Pam) Ostrander of Williamston, Susan (Scott) Wyckoff of Greenville and Michael Ostrander of Smyrna, Georgia; grandchildren; Jamie Wyckoff, Joshua (Michelle) Wyckoff, Justina (David) Roberts, Samantha (Joshua) Long, Sage Wyckoff, Emily (Ben) Vanderbilt, Annie, Grace, Peter, Zachary, Madison and Daniel Ostrander and great granddaughter, Julianne Roberts, his brother James Ostrander of Lakeview and sister Virginia Jaquays of Coral, brothers-in-law, Robert Hauser of Kentwood, Jack Hauser of Detroit, sisters-in-law, Barbara Stanley of Iowa and Pauline (Milton) Schwab of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife Julie on July 2, 2011 and his sisters, Caroline Patten and Dixie Ostrander and brother Willard.

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 14, 2012 at 11 AM from Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Mead officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Entrican. Visitation will be at Hurst Funeral Home on Friday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Calvary Baptist Church.


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There are currently 26 condolences.


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Friday January 4, 2013 at 6:50 PM

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Debrah (Green) Tubergen
Saturday May 5, 2012 at 6:30 AM

Jeff,Tom,Sue,Mike your in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom and dad were good people and are going to be missed. What a day that will be when you can see them again.
 
William Comstock
Friday April 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

You will be missed my friend who cut my hair for more than 15 years. God Bless You
 
Megan LONG
Saturday April 14, 2012 at 1:22 AM

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My dad, Jim Long, had his hair cut by Chuck for many years. Peace be with your family.
 
Barbara (Green) Wood
Friday April 13, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Jeff, Tom, Sue & Mike, I have many wonderful memories of Mr. Ostrander. Reading all of these condolences says it all in what your dad stood for. He wasn't afraid to share his faith. I think of all the others that have gone on before him and think of the glorious reunion that he is having. May the Lord hold you tight in the palm of His hand for the next few days and months ahead. Your dad and mom are together again!! Hugs to each of you!
 
Jim R. Sylvain, D.O.
Friday April 13, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Tom, Sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts. Jim R. Sylvain, D.O. Chairperson Department of PM&R Michigan State University
 
Dean cogswell
Friday April 13, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Great friend who will be sadly missed by many
 
Dick & Veronica Grimm
Friday April 13, 2012 at 12:19 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, We remember how Chuck would call asking the kids to go fishing with him and the memories he gave them and us. He was a wonderful man with a big heart and loved sharing his faith with others. Enjoyed listening and sharing on Sunday before Church buck stories during hunting season. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
 
Susan serschen
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM

I have been blessed with a dear friendship which will forever be held as very previous! Saturdays in the shop have never been the same without his humor and quick wit!
 
John & Kimberly Heimbecker
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 11:59 AM

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Isn't is a comfort to know that he is in such a glorious place? Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
 
Randy Klepper
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Chuck was a great friend and a person you could always count on. His smile will always be remembered. What a great person he was.He will be missed.
 
Mike Simmons
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 10:53 AM

Chuck was a bold man of his faith and he touched countless lives in our area by his testimony at the barber shop. He shared with me after Julia's funeral that there was heaven to look forward to and that we needed to keep pressing onward. Little did we know at that time that his going home would be that nearby. Well done, faithful servant Chuck. Great is your reward this day!
 
Ruth Wyckoff
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss, Sue and family. I am sure many people will miss seeing the lights on at the barber shop. thinking of you today and throughout the next few days.
 
Gerald Tovatt
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 12:33 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. A truly wonderful human being. A gentle soul, he set an example for us all.
 
Gerald Tovatt
Thursday April 12, 2012 at 12:21 AM

 
Mike McCoy
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Our thoughts and prayers to the whole Ostrander family. Chuck was a dear friend of our family and will be missed more than you will ever know. He and Julie saw my boys grow up and were there for both their graduations from high school. He and Julie are together again!!! The McCoy's
 
Arnie and Connie Bowers
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Our sympathy to your family in the passing of Chuck. He was a great inspiration to so many! Quiet and reserved most of the time he did a great job teaching his sunday school class! All o f our kids loved him as a teacher, enjoyed the beef jerky he made and the fishing trips! We know he is in the presence of the LOrd! and we will see him one day again! To God be the Glory!
 
Amy Davis & Megan Barnwell-Swartz
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Sue and Famiy, So sorry for your loss. He is now free of any problems and whole again. Keep your wonderful memories close at heart. God will give you comfort as He always does!
 
Darwin Kelley and Troi Prosser
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ostrander family. Chuck was such a great man, and he will be greatly missed by many. I know Dart will miss playing horseshoes with Chuck; they played every Monday at Veterens. God bless you all.
 
Diane and Darryl Rogers
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Tom, Jeff and Sue, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your father was a dear friend not just to my dad but to myself and my brother Doug growing up. We are saddened at this loss. Hugs to you all. Diane Herring-Rogers
 
Vic and Faith Priester
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Chuck was the hands and feet of Jesus. What a joy it was for us to know and love him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
 
Pat Snyder
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

To the family, I heard so much about Chuck from my dad Ron Johnson as Chuck cut his hair for years and him and his wife Julie came to visit my dad after my mom passed away. When my dad was in rehab at Metron of Gr. I called Chuck and even though he was having problems of his own, he came and cut dad's hair and didn't want to take any pay for it. He was truly a great friend who's memory will live on forever for so many people.
 
Linda Gunderson
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Chuck. He was an amazing man who was a living example of Christ. My kids all loved having him as a teacher and fishing partner!! My prayers go to all of you. Chuck will be greatly missed but we know we will all see him again! Praise God he will be standing at the gates to welcome each of us home when our time comes!!!
 
Pat Spry
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Chuck was a shining example of what every man could be. He will be missed.
 
Betsy Koett
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM

You will be missed. Thank you for teaching Sunday School at Calvary and pouring truth and love into my kids. Thanks for taking them fishing and hunting. Thank you for the Christlike example you were to all of us. You were a blessing and you will be missed.
 
Victor Lancina
Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 7:40 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.Chuck has been a friend and barber for so many years.When Jim Long became wheelchair bound from MS, Chuck came over to the house to cut his hair there.
 







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