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September 5, 2014
Services
A memorial service will be offered Tuesday September 9th at 2PM at Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470.
James "Jim" Van Ostenbridge age 83 of Wayne passed away after a short illness on Friday, September 5, 2014 with his family by his side.
Jim was born and raised in Hawthorne and lived there until he moved to Wayne almost 60 years ago. He graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1949; soon thereafter he went to work as a surveyor. In 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army to serve his country in the Korean War. Because of his skills and background as a surveyor, the Army assigned him to an Artillery Unit. After completing basic training but before going off to war, Jim married his high school sweetheart Louise Wuestenhagen in 1952.
Following Jim's discharge from the Armed Forces in 1953, he went to work in commercial construction as a project manager working for several companies including Vantage Co of Dallas Texas, and BD Malcolm in Lincoln Park where he became Vice President. After his retirement from full-time work in 1996, he continued to work as a consultant in construction for various companies.
Jim and his wife Louise moved to Wayne in 1955 and have lived there ever since. During their time living in Wayne, Jim and Louise cherished 62 years of marriage and raised their four children.
They were both devoted to their faith and were active members in the Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne for nearly 50 years. During Jim's involvement at Preakness Reformed Church, he became a Deacon, an Elder, and most recently Director of Cemetery Operations.
Jim always wanted to be a cabinet maker. He was fascinated with woodworking and had a full woodwork shop in his basement. Over the years, he made family members many different types of furniture for their homes as well as toys for his grandchildren. He was a true Mr Fix-it. There wasn't a job or task around the house (his own or family members) that Jim couldn't do himself.
Aside from woodworking, Jim was a season ticket holder for the New York Giants for over thirty years. He was also a big fan of Stan "The Man" Musial of the St Louis Cardinals.
But apart from his love of woodworking and sports, Jim's true passion was his family. Jim was a devoted husband, a dedicated and loving father, and a cherished grandfather. His family has so many fond memories of him, there are too many to list. Jim was a truly special person and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Jim is survived by his wife Louise (nee Wuestenhagen) of Wayne, 3 daughters; Peggy Presnell and her husband Linn of Farmington, MO, Patricia Lanno of Blowing Rock, NC, Susan Harden and her husband Scott of Wayne, one son; Daniel and his wife Lisa of Malvern, PA, one brother Edward of Hawthorne, one sister Gladys Van Wyk of Ridgewood, and 7 grandchildren; James, Jay, Matthew, CJ, Mitchell, Thomas, and Alyssa.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James' name may be made to Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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A memorial service will be offered Tuesday September 9th at 2PM at Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470.
September 5, 2014
Services
A memorial service will be offered Tuesday September 9th at 2PM at Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470.
James "Jim" Van Ostenbridge age 83 of Wayne passed away after a short illness on Friday, September 5, 2014 with his family by his side.
Jim was born and raised in Hawthorne and lived there until he moved to Wayne almost 60 years ago. He graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1949; soon thereafter he went to work as a surveyor. In 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army to serve his country in the Korean War. Because of his skills and background as a surveyor, the Army assigned him to an Artillery Unit. After completing basic training but before going off to war, Jim married his high school sweetheart Louise Wuestenhagen in 1952.
Following Jim's discharge from the Armed Forces in 1953, he went to work in commercial construction as a project manager working for several companies including Vantage Co of Dallas Texas, and BD Malcolm in Lincoln Park where he became Vice President. After his retirement from full-time work in 1996, he continued to work as a consultant in construction for various companies.
Jim and his wife Louise moved to Wayne in 1955 and have lived there ever since. During their time living in Wayne, Jim and Louise cherished 62 years of marriage and raised their four children.
They were both devoted to their faith and were active members in the Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne for nearly 50 years. During Jim's involvement at Preakness Reformed Church, he became a Deacon, an Elder, and most recently Director of Cemetery Operations.
Jim always wanted to be a cabinet maker. He was fascinated with woodworking and had a full woodwork shop in his basement. Over the years, he made family members many different types of furniture for their homes as well as toys for his grandchildren. He was a true Mr Fix-it. There wasn't a job or task around the house (his own or family members) that Jim couldn't do himself.
Aside from woodworking, Jim was a season ticket holder for the New York Giants for over thirty years. He was also a big fan of Stan "The Man" Musial of the St Louis Cardinals.
But apart from his love of woodworking and sports, Jim's true passion was his family. Jim was a devoted husband, a dedicated and loving father, and a cherished grandfather. His family has so many fond memories of him, there are too many to list. Jim was a truly special person and will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Jim is survived by his wife Louise (nee Wuestenhagen) of Wayne, 3 daughters; Peggy Presnell and her husband Linn of Farmington, MO, Patricia Lanno of Blowing Rock, NC, Susan Harden and her husband Scott of Wayne, one son; Daniel and his wife Lisa of Malvern, PA, one brother Edward of Hawthorne, one sister Gladys Van Wyk of Ridgewood, and 7 grandchildren; James, Jay, Matthew, CJ, Mitchell, Thomas, and Alyssa.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James' name may be made to Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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