Colonel Charles J. Osterman, Palm City FL

An exciting and fulfilling life ended on January 20, 2019, when Charles "Chuck" Osterman peacefully left us. He was a proud patriot, loved by friends, family and anyone with whom he came in contact. He had a quick wit, and an easy laugh, loved traveling around the world or the USA, and loved the Green Bay Packers.

Chuck was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 31, 1940. He joined the Army in 1966 and became the platoon leader of the Famous Fighting 4 ^th Infantry Division in Vietnam.  He was wounded in battle and was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Star. He served in Armor and Cavalry units for most of his twenty-seven year career including being the Company Commander of the Armor Division at Fort Knox.  He retired in 1992 after serving as the Inspector General for the Army's Criminal Investigation Command worldwide.  His military education included a Masters Degree from University of Tampa and he also attended the Army War College.

Among those whose hearts are aching are the love-of-his-life, Marilyn Piechota, two daughters Charlotte (John) Miller and Christine (Leroy) Wright, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren, brothers Rudy (Marie), Jerry, Bob (Pam) and Tom, plus numerous nieces and nephews.  His daughter, Dee DiVietro, and step-daughter, Brenda Piechota, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 am at Forest Hills Funeral Home followed by a Service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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