Visitation: Friday, February 11, 2022, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Interment: Saturday, February 12, 2022, 10:00 A.M., Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Celebration of Life: Saturday, February 12, 2022, 11:00 A.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 512 2nd Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
LeMar Stewart Osterholm, 78 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away January 30, 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born May 31, 1943 in Atlantic, Iowa to Stewart H. and Evelyn Sylvina (Mardesen) Osterholm.
LeMar graduated from Glenwood High School in 1961 and went on to Dana College to play football as a lineman for 4 years and earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 1966. He received his Master of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1971.
LeMar was united in marriage to Sharon Marie Fitzpatrick on August 15, 1964 in Glenwood, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Tim and Becky. The family resided in Glenwood where LeMar taught at the Glenwood Resource Center and retired from there in the maintenance and recycling department. He also owned and operated the Ye Old Donut Shoppe for many years.
LeMar enjoyed performing at the Mills Masquers Theatre and was involved in numerous plays such as Rumors, I Shot My Aunt, You Can’t Take It With You, Dracula, Music Man, the Good Doctor, Anything Goes, The Foreigner, 12 Angry Men, The Boys Next Door, Arsenic and Old Lace and Newsies. He was loved not only by his family, but his classmates and enjoyed having coffee on a daily basis at the Lighthouse reminiscing about the good old days. He enjoyed Glenwood sports and following his grandchildren in all of their events.
Preceding LeMar were his parents, brother Lynn Osterholm and sister Nancy Lee. Survivors include his wife Sharon Osterholm of Glenwood, Iowa; children Tim (Kerri) Osterholm of Denver, Colorado; Rebecca “Becky” (Rex) Ruth of Glenwood, Iowa; grandchildren Samantha and Alyssa Osterholm; Drake (Jasmyn) Ruth and their daughter Isla and Miranda Ruth; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Memorial donations may be directed to Nishna Productions or Mills Masquers.
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Lemar created a great family. Just a wonderful person.
Sharon, Tim, and Becky,
Extending our sympathy and love for your family. Thankful that we became friends and have many great memories. Can’t imagine the empty space in your hearts. He was a special husband and father. Blessings to all of you.
Sharon and family. My condolences to you all in the loss of your family member
So very sorry Sharon, Tim and Becky to hear of LeMar’s passing. He always had a great since of humor. We had so many laughs and giggles at The Ye Ole Donut Shoppe while we worked making pastries. He always spoke lovingly of his family. RIP Stu..
Larry and I extend our sympathies to Sharon and the kids.
So sorry to hear about LaMar. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Marilyn and Willis Ballinger
So sorry to hear about Lemar. Prayers for all of you.
Rest in peace LeMar. Special prayers for Sharon and family.
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