James R. Ostrander, 88, Stevens Point, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Jerzy Rebacz officiating. Interment will be in Guardian Angel Cemetery in Stevens Point, with full military honors.
Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. Monday until the Mass.
Memorials will be established at a later date.
Boston Funeral Home of Stevens Point assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.
Mr. Ostrander was born April 3, 1924, in Stevens Point, a son of the late Roy and Frances (Cisewski) Ostrander. He grew up in the area, attended local schools and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School.
He was inducted into the U.S. Navy on Dec. 16, 1942. During his time of service, he earned an American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific award with two stars, Good Conduct Medal and a Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged Jan. 21, 1946.
He was married to Sally Bannach on Oct. 12, 1948, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Stevens Point.
Mr. Ostrander worked at the Soo Line Railroad as a switchman and retired after 40 years of service.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and the Wisconsin River Country Club, and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Michael (Diane), Baldwin, and Jack, Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Nancy (Tom) Wagner, Stevens Point; one sister, Donna (Eugene) Konkol, Plover; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
