Mr. Gerald Keith Oshesky Sr.

January 16, 1932 - May 3, 2022

Gerald Keith Oshesky, Sr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at home while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Breitung Township, Michigan, on January 16, 1932, he was a son of Edward G. Oshesky and Vivian P. Hansen, of blessed memory. He is also preceded in death by two sons, Daniel Oshesky and Gerald Keith Oshesky, Jr; sisters, Wilda Tresider and Patsy Schultz; and brother, Duane Oshesky. He is survived by his wife, Valerie Faith Manners Oshesky; sons, Tim Oshesky and Robert Oshesky (wife, Rebecca); daughter, Julie Hopson; grandchildren, Christian, Robyn, Alana, Christopher, Anastaja (husband, Michael), Drew, Alex, Zachary, Jacob, Lilly and Doug (wife, Rebekah); great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Luke, Nevan, Selene and Sofia. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Honorably serving in the United States Army for 23 years, he retired in 1976 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Following his retirement from the military, he went to work for the Florida Department of Transportation, retiring in 1988, as a Personnel Manager. He enjoyed football, going to casinos, traveling and cruises. But most importantly, he loved his family. A memorial service to honor and celebrate his life is 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Abbey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice. The livestream service and online guestbook can be found at www.abbeyfh.com.