Charles (Charlie) Edward Oster 82 passed away at his home in Miles City on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.
Charlie was born to George and Emma (Schock) Oster on September 16, 1932 on the ranch near Ismay, Montana. He was number nine of ten children to include Edna, Aletha, George (Red), Walter, Pauley, Bertha, Ilene, and Claude. Violet (Marie) was born almost two years later.
Charlie attended Cottonwood School for grades 1-8, and he graduated from high school at Ismay in 1950. After graduation, Charlie and Pauley rodeoed for a bit before Charlie began managing the family ranch.
In February 1955, Charlie was drafted into the US Army, and honorably discharged two years later.
Charlie loved a great joke and a good laugh. He was always pulling a prank on someone, or lightening the mood with his quick wit.
Charlie had an unbelievable work ethic and a determined soul that would stop at nothing to help a friend. He was an avid horsemen, superior marksman, outdoorsman, gardener, cook and ‘Ole time Cowboy.
Charlie is survived by his loving family; Eric Frank, (Leroy, Angel); Sherry Lynne, (Tom) Savannah Leigh and Dallas Nicole Shaw, Adele and Kon Speelmon; Terri Lee (Mike) Alyssa, Colten, and Tarynn Harrsch; and Charlie T.; his three sisters Bertha (Walt) Rebish; Ilene Hough, Marie (Wally) Stieg.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma; sisters, Edna, Aletha; brothers, George, Walter, Paul, and Claude, brother-in-law Victor (Slim) Hough; a niece Vicky Hough Danklefsen; grandson Lance Ness and dear friend Thelma Hostetler. His other survivors include extended family and all of Charlie’s friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Cottonwood Cemetery near Ismay. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials can be made to Walleye’s Unlimited, Cottonwood Cemetery, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 26, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 27, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Saturday September 27, 2014
Cottonwood Cemetery
Ismay, Montana
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 26, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 27, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Saturday September 27, 2014
Cottonwood Cemetery
Ismay, Montana
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John & Annette Gorton and family says
Dear Sherry and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that God will envelope you in His perfect love and give you peace during this difficult time.
clara jo (Arneson) Sikveland says
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing .what a wonderful man.God Bless
Denise Harvey says
My heart and prayers are with you. Take care and May God Bless You,
Denise Harvey
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
To Charlie’s family,
Earl joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to you in the recent loss of Charlie. May you find strength in knowing others care, and are thinking of, and praying for you at this difficult time. Charlie will always hold a special place in my heart for a favor he did for me in 1977. On a cold raging blizzard day in January I was involved a car accident and suffered serious injuries. I was taken to the hospital in Miles City. My parents were contacted, but the road in to our ranch was blocked. Charlie, using heavy equipment of his own, plowed out the long stretch of county road to our ranch. My late parents and I talked about his kindness many times. It will never be forgotten.
May warm memories soften your sorrow, and may faith help you face each tomorrow.
Ron and Connie Watts says
Sherry, we are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May God hold you close at this difficult time.
Don & Rosa Neese says
Charlei has been a great neighbor for several years. I would look out our back yard all most every day in the summer just to see if I could see him sitting in his chair at the end of the garage. He shared conversation and garden vegies ( even if it was Sherri’s garden) .. We would take the short cut through his yard to go to Bill & Anns house across the street. Once in awhile he would be inside his deck and spook me when I walked through.. made me laugh.. Warm memories and he will sureley be missed. So sorry..
Dave and Mish Leidholt says
Sherry, and all the family….People last only a short while. Their memories last forever. I pray those memories help you all as you continue on and that God wraps his arms around you and holds you tight!
connie and glenda redmond says
what can we say…………………………………………….we lost a very special friend and just talked to him on his birthday……………………..memories come flooding in
Sue Stanton says
So sorry to hear that Charlie has passed from this earth. He was a treasure and will be missed greatly. I know you are grateful for the wonderful memories.
Diane(Taylor) and Doug Ellingson says
Our condolences, Sherry, to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Doug and Diane
Whitney Smith says
Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you
Tana Taylor says
Terri, Sherry, Charlie, an Eric an all of your families words can’t express my sadness for each of you for the loss of your dad, your kids grandpa, please cherish the memories of him. May he rest in eternal peace God bless him an keep him on his journey, an comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.
Randy an Tana Taylor
Kyle & Gail Shaw says
Sherry and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and for much time to come.
Melanie Hout says
Sherry & family,
My Thoughts & Prayers are with you my friend
Karen Meacham says
Sherry, even though I can not attend tomorrow please know you, Eric, Terri, and the girls are in my thoughts! Your pops will be missed by everyone! Give them all a hug for me! Love ya my dear friend!
Karen Meacham says
Oops! Charlie T too!!!
Sandy says
Sherry, Eric and family thoughts and prayers to all at this time of sadness and loss.
Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
Sherry so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I loved the stories you told about your Dad he was a wonderful person
Eileen & Vern Entzel says
Sherry, You are in our thoughts and prayers. In the days ahead when you are having a bad day, think of some of the funny things your dad would say or do. It will help brighten the day.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
Sherry, so very sorry to hear of you Dad’s passing. You are in our prayers.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Charles Edward Oster- I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many great memories. In the Bible we are promised a resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope that you are comforted by the many wonderful Bible promises (John 17:3).
Sheryl K Driscoll says
Dear Charlie and family…..
So sorry to hear about your loss of your Dad. May all of the fun and happy memories you have of your Dad help you get through this difficult time in your life. Thinking of you and your family and sending you all hugs all the way from Minneapolis. Sheryl