Richard C. “Rich” Oswald 65, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at his Newton residence. He was born December 2, 1956 in Newton, Kansas to Carl J. and Judith J. (Brainard) Oswald. On December 21, 2007 he married Jacquie L Entz at Newton, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Rich was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Newton.
He was retired as a welder from AGCO in Hesston.
Rich faithfully served his country in the United States Army being honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1978. He was a patriotic man who had a deep love of his country. He was a member of the VFW Auxiliary 971.
While relaxing he enjoyed following baseball and his favorite football team the San Francisco 49ers. He also enjoyed learning new ways to BBQ and sharing his grilling with family and friends. He had a love of animals and supported the local Caring Hands Humane Society.
Rich was known for not knowing a stranger and being a friend to all. His greatest joy however was his family. He looked forward to spending time with his loving wife, mother, children, grandchildren and brother.
He is survived by his wife Jacquie of the home; his mother Judith Oswald; son Justin Oswald; daughters Chrissy and Jared Stubby and their girls; Melissa and James Morris and their son; and Andrea and Jarret Baker and their girls and son. He is also survived by a brother John Oswald and together he has 7 grandchildren.
Rich is preceded in death by his father Carl Oswald and son Christopher Oswald.
Funeral service with military honors will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton with The Reverend Kurt Letcher presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private family interment.
Memorials may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
I always enjoyed having Richard on my crew, he was a hard worker and always had something positive to say, he will beissed
Rich to a T….glad I had the chance to be your neighbor ♥️
We are so sorry for your loss praying for family and friends.
Rich and Debbie Didier
Fair winds and following seas. Gonna miss you laughter, sayings, and jovial attitude. Til Valhalla
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
so sorry for your lose jackie
Love you Rich. I will miss our air fryer recipes. And the sales on meat!! You are truly missed. Please watch over my sister.
Sending my love to the family during this time. Know your Washington family cares and loves you
I miss you my friend. Prayers and love to you Jacquie and family.
Sending our love and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss…
So sorry for your loss.Jackie. My payers and love to you Judy and family. Love Ruth Vogt
I got to know Rich in the last couple of years. Always a friendly smile and interesting conversation. So very sorry he is gone. The neighborhood won’t be the same.
Sorry for the loss of RICH Jacquie & Family
I worked with RICH at Agco Plt 3 weld for many years and have lots of good memories that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life . Sense I found out about his pasting there has been tears but our memories together are very much Alive .
So I purpose a toast to RICH in his memory Jack & Coke his favorite as I recall or A Beer
Here’s To You RICH !
Our Lord God welcomed home a servant of His. We were all blessed to call Richard a friend. Always in a good mood, skittish at times, no all the time.😜
He will definitely be missed but my plan is to see him again one day. Rest In Peace.
Love you Rich you’re an amazing friend to my family you’ll be greatly missed