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Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM (Mountain).

Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota



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In memory of

Clarence "Wib" Osborn

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Kadoka Nursing Home at the age of 88

Clarence D. “Wib” Osborn was born March 23, 1932 at Philip, South Dakota to Eleanor Angela Osborn (nee Welfl) and Wilbur Osborn. He grew up at various rural locations around Jackson county in a family of farmers/ranchers. Wib attended the public schools in the county, graduating from Belvidere High School in 1952.

Before entering the Army, he worked in road construction and as a mechanic. Wib served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, with nearly two years as an MP during the Korean Conflict. Other than his time in the military Wib was a life-long resident of Jackson county.

Wib was united in marriage to Lynn Pier in 1959 and later divorced in 1973. For many years Wib and his incredibly special friend, Dolores Thomas (Orelup), enjoyed each other’s company until Delores died in 2004.

Wib studied business at Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. After he completed that higher education, his career included banking and retail. Wib worked as a loan officer at the Belvidere State Bank for many years. He later co-owned and ran Kadoka Sundries with Dolores Thomas for numerous years. From 1997-2012 during his “retirement," he was active with the Kadoka Ambulance Service, having logged tens of thousands of miles behind the wheel in all kinds of weather and at many hours, day and night. He also kept the ambulances in smooth running order for many years. His additional civic contributions included serving on the Kadoka City Council, volunteering at the sports center, fixing things, and mowing lawns for citizens unable to do things for themselves. Wib was named BankWest “senior celebrity” in August 2000.

He was “Grandpa Wib” to many Kadoka kids, especially the Stilwell trio. In his later years he often could be seen on his riding lawn mower around town or fixing mowers with some of the kids. We trust that Wib’s many talents will be welcomed in the hereafter as he rides off into the sunset on his mower.

Survivors include son Eric Osborn of Belvidere; daughter Erin (Robert) Van Norman of Mesilla, New Mexico; two brothers Francis "Tojo" (Sharon) Osborn of Streeter, North Dakota and Louis (Marcia) Osborn of Rapid City; two sisters Kay (Troy) Dent of Shalimar, Florida and Jean (Eddie) Ehrmantraut of Wadena, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews who live in South Dakota and elsewhere around the United States.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law Troy and Eddie; and sister-in-law Sharon.

Interment with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Live streaming will be available so you can watch the service from this webpage.

Memorials may be directed to the Kadoka Ambulance Service.

INTERMENT WITH
MILITARY HONORS
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Kathy Chesney

MUSIC
"Amazing Grace"

MEMORIAL ESTABLISHED
Kadoka Ambulance Service

  • I was sorry to hear of Wib's death. We spent many long hours together on the Kadoka Ambulance. He drove through darkness, snow, wind and ice. He was very dedicated to not only driving the ambulance but also taking care of it. As I was searching through the old records of the Kadoka Church I was pleased to read that he at one time was a trustee of the church. ~ Gary McCubbin 667 WALL RD (11/11/2020)
  • Sorry to here of Wibs passing. Condolences to the family. ~ Rita Fay Arizona (10/29/2020)
  • So sorry for your loss, I have many childhood memories of Wib!! ~ Laramie Johnston Clayton NY (10/27/2020)
  • Our deepest condolences. While we only met Wib a few times, we feel like we know him through your stories and mourn his loss. ~ Sylvia, Miles, Maggie and Sam VanNorman Edina, MN (10/27/2020)
  • With You In Sorrow ~ Stuart & Eileen Gillette, WY (10/27/2020)
  • Erin and Eric,
    We send our condolences to you both. The video posted here is a nice tribute to your dad.
    Our love and prayers,
    Jim & Kelli     ~ Jim & Kelli Rapid City (10/27/2020)
  • Dear Erin and Eric. We are very sorry about your loss.
    We were lucky enough to meet Wib some years ago on a happy day in Kadoka. We wish him a happy journey.
    Love from Kirsten and Allan     ~ Kirsten and Allan Copenhagen, Denmark (10/26/2020)
  • Erin and Eric, I was really sorry to hear about your Dad. I have many fond memories of adventures with the Osborn family. Your dad was a class act. ~ Rich Grable Rapid City (10/26/2020)
  • Jerry C. & Shirley A. Olson Dodgeville Wisc./Belvidere S.D. ---- As a young boy growing up south of Belvidere on the Hi Osborn LX7 ranch I always looked up to Wib Osborn, and I still do to this day. Erin & Eric it is with deep sorrow my entire family offer our condolences. Wib will be remembered by many R.I.P. ~ Jerry C. Olson Dodgeville Wisc./Belvidere S.D. (10/26/2020)
  • Wib had a very special place in the Madsen family. His witty humor and unconditional love will forever be remembered. My condolences to the family. ~ Angela Madsen-Gilchrist Nebraska (10/25/2020)
  • Erin and Eric I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Kadoka and everyone that knew him will sure miss him. ~ Jeff Stilwell Long Island, New York (10/25/2020)
  • Erin and Eric, so sorry for your loss of your father. Web was a really great person, so enjoyed cutting his hair & hearing his flying stories. He will be missed so much.... ~ Laurel Hildebrand Kadoka (10/25/2020)
  • Thinking of you and sending hugs. He will be missed in Kadoka !, ~ Linda Stilwell Kadoka, SD (10/24/2020)
  • Eric, thinking of you at this sad time. Peace, my friend. ~ Margo R Rural Kadoka (10/24/2020)
  • Sorry to hear this, Web was my best friend! He also helper my kids and others in my shop. ~ Grable Kadoka (10/24/2020)
  • Remembering Wib, Rest in Peace.
     ~ Etta Evans Texas (10/24/2020)
  • Erin and Eric sorry to hear about Wib's passing. He will definitely be missed! Had many trip with him in the ambulance for many years! God Bless!! ~ Jean C Holzkamp Kadoka (10/24/2020)
  • Erin and Eric, I am so saddened to hear of Wib's passing. He was truly a great man. With Wib at the wheel of the ambulance, I was never worried about getting to our destination. He will be truly missed. ~ Ellie (Brown) Bettelyoun MARTIN (10/24/2020)
  • Sorry we can not be present at Wib's services. Time and miles prevent it. Take care Erin and Eric; you had a special dad. ~ Marcia Osborn Rapid City, SD (10/23/2020)