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James E. "Jim" Osterman

April 2, 1947 - March 25, 2022

James E. Osterman, age 74, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born April 2, 1947 in Hart, MI. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School and loved telling stories about his football playing days. Jim was very proud to have built his own home and spent over 50 years farming. He worked early in his life for Michigan Spring Company while growing his farm. In his later years, he owned and operated Gayle’s Family Video. On December 17, 1994, he married Gayle L. LaPorta (Anderson) in Muskegon. Jim was a very devoted husband to Gayle and spent the past 12 years as her primary caregiver. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Gayle L. Osterman; 2 daughters and 1 son, Nicole (Sean) Way, Maria (Jason) Opolka, and Carl Weaver; 5 grandchildren, Hunter Way, Rozlin Opolka, Aliza Opolka, Conroy Opolka, James Weaver; 1 sister, Ruth (Michael) Benovic; and many nieces and nephews and close friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Eleanor (DeLong) Osterman and many close relatives. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2022 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI 49444, with Rev. Fr. Norman P. Droski presiding. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Muskegon Catholic Education Foundation. Sign the online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com

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James E. Osterman, age 74, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born April 2, 1947 in Hart, MI. He graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School and loved telling stories about his football playing days. Jim was very proud to... View Obituary & Service Information

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