Arthur Raymond Oser, 85, of Ferdinand, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper.
Arthur was born October 29, 1937, in Ferdinand to Lawrence and Verena (Weyer) Oser. He married Rita Mae Boeckman on October 28, 1961 in St. Ferdinand Church. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2011.
Arthur was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, Ferdinand Community Center and was a Charter Member of the Ferdinand Jaycees. Arthur served in the National Guard.
He retired after 40+ years working at Jasper Chair.
Arthur enjoyed playing cards, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid Forest Park Ranger Fan.
Arthur is survived by two sons, Mike (Susie) Oser and Tim (Jenelle) Oser, all of Huntingburg; two daughters, Kathy (Ronnie) Begle of Mariah Hill and Cindy (Kurt) Kippenbrock of Huntingburg; one brother, Tom (Joyce) Oser of Hoover, AL; three sisters, Shirley Daly of Louisville, KY, Alice Stenftenagel and Bernice (Don) Dorsam, all of Jasper; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife Rita Mae; a grandson, Chad Kippenbrock, and a step-great-granddaughter, Lilly; one brother, Leroy Oser; two sisters-in-law, Joanne Oser and Dorothy Oser; and a brother in-law, Ron Stenftenagel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 4, at St. Ferdinand Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. American Legion Post 124 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 3 and Wednesday from 7-9:30 a.m. at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. Condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
