Daniel J. Ossmer
Dec. 7, 1960-May 1, 2008
Daniel J. Ossmer, 47, of Howard Street, Niles, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Thursday morning. Danny was born on Dec. 7, 1960, to the late James and Carole (Sarratore) Ossmer in Niles, MI, group up, Danny was the eldest and only boy of four children in the Ossmer household.
After high school Danny worked as a supervisor for Reese Hitch and Quest Metal Stamping before becoming a truck driver for Masten Trucking and Kenneth Smith. On June 2, 1984, Danny was married to Carol Word at a ceremony in Niles. When Danny wasn’t working he spent his free time hunting. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, riding his ATV or riding his motorcycle. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Lori Ondresky. Danny is survived by his wife, Carol: stepchildren, Richard "Bruce" (Kim) Word of Milan, Ohio, and Jewel (Kenny) Coquillard of Arizona; three grandchildren; grandmother, Marion “Izzie” Ossmer of Niles; sisters, Rhonda (Tim) Baker of Niles and Charr Sarratore of Mishawaka; along with several other family members who will miss him deeply. In keeping with Danny's wishes a time of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2008, followed by a private memorial the next day. Friends and family are encouraged to pay their respects during the time of visitation. Condolences may be left for family at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Niles.
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