By Staff
Daniel J. Ossmer, 47, of Howard Street, in Niles, died on Thursday, May 1, 2008, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on Thursday morning.
In keeping with his wishes, a time of visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a private memorial the next day. Friends and family are encouraged to pay their respects during the time of visitation.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1960, to the late James and Carole (Sarratore) Ossmer in Niles. Growing up, he was the eldest and only boy, of four children in the Ossmer household.
After high school Ossmer worked as a supervisor for Reese Hitch and Quest Metal Stamping before becoming a truck driver for Masten Trucking and Kenneth Smith.
On June 2, 1984, he was married to Carol Word at a ceremony in Niles.
When he wasn't working he spent his free time hunting. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, riding his ATV or riding his motorcycle.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lori Ondresky.
Surviving family includes his wife Carol: step children, Richard "Bruce" (Kim) Word of Milan, Ohio and Jewel (Kenny) Coquillard of Arizona; three grandchildren, a grandmother, Marion "Izzie" Ossmer of Niles; sisters, Rhonda (Tim) Baker of Niles and Charr Sarratore of Mishawaka, Ind., along with several other family members who will miss him deeply.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com
Arrangements were by Brown Funeral Home &Cremation Services of Niles.