Richard Osterhaus Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Osterhaus of Beatrice, Nebraska, whose life came to an end on September 20, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Osterhaus and Frances Osterhaus (Holthaus); his siblings, Delores Brucken (Hap), JoAnn Sandman, Immaculata Osterhaus, Eddie, Hank, Marvin (JoAnn) and Robert; and his brother-in-law Don Eisenbarth.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Kay; his children, Patty Osterhaus of Lincoln and Jon Osterhaus (Leanna) of Firth; his grandchildren, Matt Osterhaus, Dylan Osterhaus (Chloe), Kate Osterhaus and Cooper Osterhaus; his siblings, Mildred Eisenbarth of Onega, Sharon Broxterman (Dick) of Sabetha, Jeanette Koch (Elmer) of Kansas City, Missouri, Jerry (Judy) of Seneca and Dennis (Kathy) of Sabetha, Kansas; and his siblings-in-law, Bernadette Taylor (Dan) of Omaha, Zita Osterhaus of Summerfield, Kansas, Jim Wassenberg (Lou) of Marysville and Gus Sandman of Blue Rapids, Kansas. He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 24th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A rosary was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church - Beatrice (612 High St, Beatrice, NE 68310). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials are suggested to mass at any church in memory of Dick or the family's choice in care of the mortuary.
