LaVaughn W OSWALT
- Born: 26 Feb 1929, Mansfield, Richland County, OH
- Marriage (1): Dorothy BROOK
- Marriage (2): Ruth N WILLCOX on 25 May 1985 in Richland County, OH
- Died: 9 Apr 2013, Huron County, OH at age 84
Noted events in his life were:
• Obituary: News Journal, Mansfield, 2013, OH. LaVaughn W. Oswalt
GREENWICH: LaVaughn W. Oswalt, 84, of Greenwich, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his farm doing what he loved. Born February 26, 1929 in Mansfield, he was the son of Ernest and Lois (Kochenderfer) Oswalt. He was raised by his grandparents after the death of his parents when he was just a toddler. A graduate from Shiloh High School, LaVaughn was a charter member of the 164th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the Air National Guard where he retired from after 14 years. LaVaughn was living his dream, started from nothing and became a dairy and grain farmer. A hard worker, he took great pride in seeing his farm flourish. He had his own private pilots license, plane, and airstrip at Shenandoah Airpark. LaVaughn was a member of the Farm Bureau, Richland County Landlord Association, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and Electronic Flyers. He was also the supervisor of Richland Soil and Water Conservation for three years and a member of Shenandoah Christian Church where he was a deacon at one time.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Ruth W. Oswalt; children, Dave (Nancy) Oswalt, Barbara Davis, and Steve Oswalt; step children, Ronald (Linda) Willcox, Charles (Victoria) Willcox, Deborah Willcox, and Eugene (Sharon) Willcox; grandchildren, Samantha Oswalt, Jay Oswalt, Audra (Scott) King, Kate Oswalt, Kara Oswalt, and James Oswalt; step grandchildren, Jennifer Willcox, Brooke (Erik) Solberg, and Lauren Willcox; and his faithful four legged companion, Sparky. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy in September 1977 and daughter, Debra Oswalt Gibson in 2007.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Shenandoah Christian Church, 5642 State Route 13N, Shiloh, conducted by Pastor Tom McFadden. Friends may call prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Christian Church.
LaVaughn married Dorothy BROOK, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. (Dorothy BROOK was born on 16 Jan 1930 and died on 17 Sep 1977 in Franklin County, OH.)
LaVaughn next married Ruth N WILLCOX on 25 May 1985 in Richland County, OH. (Ruth N WILLCOX was born about 1932.)
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