Willard "Willy" Osten, 77, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 25, at 10:30 AM, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. Jim Gruber officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to those of the family or donor's choice.

Willy was born August 27, 1945, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Marjorie (Bachmann) Osten. He was baptized on September 23, 1945, and confirmed his Christian faith on March 23, 1959, at St. John's Lutheran Church, LCMS. Willy graduated from Creston High School in 1963, and went on to the Radio Engineering Institute in Omaha, Nebraska.

Willy was united in marriage to Myra Wurdeman on August 1, 1969, at Christ Lutheran Church. For 37 years, Willy worked as a TV tech at Sears. He also worked at Service Master and for Mike Wilke for a few years. Willy owned and operated his own repair service - Willy's Repair - for several years.

Willy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. In his early years, he enjoyed playing softball for "The O", was a FFA Alumni member, enjoyed going to his grandchildrens' activities, and going hunting and fishing. Willy enjoyed having lunch at the Columbus Hospital where he volunteered, and going to the Y for regular workouts.

Willy is survived by:
Son - Jerry (Tammy) Osten of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren - Jasmine and Tori Osten and Payton Rosendahl
Son - Cory (Jennifer) Osten of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren - Eli, Parker, and Hadley Osten
Son - Cody (Victoria) Osten of Columbus, NE
Grandchild - Kyler Osten
Brother - Merle (Mary Jo) Osten of Columbus, NE
Brother - Elden (Gloria) Osten of Haughton, LA
Brother - Carrol (Annette) Osten of Newman Grove, NE
Sister - Liela Konopasek of Norfolk, NE
Brother - Lee (Janet) Osten of Columbus, NE
Sister - Lola (Keith) Walter of Allentown, PA
Sister - Loretta Porter of Van Meter, IA
Sister - LaRae (Richard) Crow of Kearney, NE
Brother - Terry (Lisa) Osten of Camden, SC
Sister - Leta (Kris) Dorau of Columbus, NE
Several nieces and nephews

Willy was preceded in death by:
Parents - Lawrence and Marjorie Osten
Wife - Myra Osten
Sister - Linda (Al) Madden
Brothers-in-law - Richard Konopasek and Tim Porter
Parents-in-law - Alfred and Evelyn Wurdeman

Service Folder Information
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.

2 Timothy 4: 7-8


In Loving Memory Of

Willard "Willy" Osten

Born
Monday, August 27, 1945
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:30 AM
Christ Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. James Gruber

Music
Karla Dixon – Organist
Luther Bakenhus – Soloist
"The Old Rugged Cross"
Congregational Hymns
"Beautiful Savior"
"Rock of Ages"
"I Am But A Stranger Here"

Casket Bearers
Children and Grandchildren

Interment
Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska