him chatting about the latest news and events. Those who now mourn Dick's passing include his wife of fifty-five years, Gayle Ostby of Washington; daughter, Heather (Abe) Galan of Lahaina, Hawaii; and son, Chuck (Crystal) Ostby of Washington. Dick was blessed with two grandchildren: Ashton Ostby and Alton Ostby; and leaves a brother, Christian A. (Carolyn) Ostby of Louisville, Kentucky. He is missed by a special nephew, Chris "Guy" Ostby; and his beloved feline companion, Oreo. Additionally, Dick leaves brothers-in-law, Mark and Billy Kramer of Leesburg, Georgia; and brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Judy Kramer of Lafayette. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Christian and Alice Ostby; and a brother, David "Fuzz" Ostby. Visitation for Charles Richard Ostby will be held 9:00-9:45 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Charles Richard Ostby, 10:00 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024, also at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. Father Paul Ferguson will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements for Charles Richard Ostby.