
David E. Osterberg Jr. of Monico, Wis., passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at his residence, at the age of 30.
He was born on Sept. 10, 1985, in Virginia Beach, Va., to David Osterberg Sr. and Cindy Leitl. He with his father and sister, moved back to Monico in 1988. In 1989, their family became more complete with the marriage of his father, David Osterberg, to Kay Reisner.
David Jr. graduated from Three Lakes High School in 2003. During the same year he embarked on a seven-year career with the U.S. Air Force as an Aircraft Structural Maintenance Mechanic.
As a part of his military career David was first stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and later completed a tour of duty in Iraq, serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
After a short stay in North Carolina, David was then stationed in Afghanistan at Bagram Airfield for a second tour of duty. Following his tour in Afghanistan he returned to North Carolina for the remaining time of his enlistment.
While David was stationed in Japan he learned of and enjoyed both watching and participating in the well-known sport of Drift car racing.
David’s other pastimes in his life included playing poker with family and friends, spening time outdoors, hunting, and had a lifelong love of dogs. He also enjoyed spending much quality time and fun with the young children who were so important in his life.
Following David’s military career which was completed in 2010, he returned to Monico, to be near family and friends. He attended truck driving school and became a commercial truck driver for Roehl Transport in Marshfield, Wis, for two years before pursuing a career in factory work.
He was employed part-time in Prentice,Wis., until he received a full-time position at Expera Specialty Solutions in Rhinelander, Wis., where he continued his employment as an electrical and instrumentation apprentice until his death.
David will be dearly missed by many family and friends.
He was preceded in death by three grandmothers and one grandfather.
He is survived by his parents, David and Kay Osterberg and Cindy Carlson.
Also surviving are one sister, Shawna Osterberg; two brothers, Jordan Leitl-Wagnitz and Micah Osterberg; and by two loving grandfathers, Eugene Osterberg and Elmer Leitl.
David is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The visitation for David will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, from 10 a.m. until the 1 p.m. Memorial Service. The Rev. Mark Gass will be officiating.
Military honors will immediately follow the service at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the Ray Rousseau VFW Post 3143, Rhinelander, and two representatives from the U.S. Air Force.
Memorial contributions in honor of David may be given to the family.
Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501, (715) 365-4343. Celebrating lives and healing hearts.
All are invited to light a candle, sign the guestbook, leave a photo or an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com.
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