Frank Osmun

FRANK “OZ” OSMUN, Age 84 of Boynton Beach, FL and Killington, VT (formerly of Flemington, NJ) went to join his son, Michael in Eternal Life on January 26, 2015.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy and his son, David and daughter-in-law, Susy and granddaughter, Dakota.

Oz was born on January 15, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Hackettstown, NJ, University of VT and had a Master’s Degree from St. Michael’s College, Winnoski, VT and post Masters in Outdoor Education.

Oz proudly served in the US Army, was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant and served in the Reserves for ten years.

He was a History, Outdoor education teacher and guidance counselor at Hunterdon Central High School, Flemington, NJ. He developed one of the first Outdoor Education courses in the state and was an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickenson University. He also was an instructor at NOLS and Outward Bound. Oz coached football, wrestling and track at HCHS. Track introduced him to the marathon distance run and he ran 13 marathons, including The Boston Marathon twice.

In his retirement he was an avid Nature photographer and bore the burden of Parkinsons Disease for fourteen years. In lieu of flowers, the family is establishing the Frank Osmun Scholarship Fund at Hunterdon Central.

A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015 at noon at St. Magdalen Cemetery, Flemington, NJ, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Flemington Elks at 1:00 to 3:00 PM. All whose life Oz touched are welcome to attend. Please acknowledge your attendance at hellmtn@hotmail.com by May 20, 2015.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

Please visit www.holcombefisher.com for further information, or to send condolences.