Henry E. Osika Jr.

January 17, 1951 - November 21, 2021

Henry E. Osika Jr., age 70, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Cleveland, OH for 40 years, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Henry is survived by his wife, Nancy Y. Osika (nee VanLuven); his children: Christian (Tonya) Osika, Tabitha Knipp, Viki Knipp, Debbie (Joshua) Moses. He had a total of 9 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild and two step great-grandchildren. Henry was a father figure to: Sierra (Logan) Osika, Elliot (Alex) Knipp and Brianna Knipp; step-daughter, Tina (Mike) Hickey; step-grandson, Jared Hays; and 2 step-great granddaughters; his mother, Arlene Madej (nee Metsch); siblings: Dan (Jan) Osika, Larry (Jan) Osika, Mitchell Osika, Joe (Melissa) Osika, Vicki (Dean) Osika, and Marian (Dan) Cavanaugh.

Henry was preceded in death by his sisters: Joyce Osika Villanueva, and infant sister, Victoria.

Henry was an avid scale model builder. His passion was World War 2 warplanes and military vehicles. His talent was guitar. He was an excellent guitarist, one said he was a walking juke box because of his extensive knowledge and ability to play music from memory.

Henry retired from PPG Coatings as a paint tech with over 27 years of service in Cleveland, OH. He was a graduate from Hobart High School, Class of 1969. Henry was an avid styrene modeler. His passion was WWII warplanes and military vehicles. His talent was guitar. Henry was an excellent guitarist; one said he was a walking juke box because of his extensive knowledge and ability to play music from memory. He was a part of many clubs, too many to list!

He had a great sense of humor and liked to tell jokes. Henry was a kind, loving and gentle soul with a big heart. He has many great friends both here and abroad. Most of all, he was a wonderful husband, every day with him was a true blessing. Henry will be missed by all.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Henry’s name to a charity of donor’s choice.

Visit Henry’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.

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Henry E. Osika Jr., age 70, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Cleveland, OH for 40 years, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Henry is survived by his wife, Nancy Y. Osika (nee VanLuven); his children: Christian (Tonya) Osika, Tabitha Knipp, Viki Knipp, Debbie (Joshua) Moses. He had a total of 9 grandchildren, 1 stepContinue Reading

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In memory of Henry E. Osika Jr., Tonya and Chris lit a candle

Hank was a great guy! He was an extremely talented modeler and very generous to his fellow club members. We missed him when he moved to Hobart but still kept in touch. He will be missed very much!

In memory of Henry E. Osika Jr., Brianna Knipp lit a candle

Nancy & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all. Janice

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Henry, I will miss your oh so funny posts on FB, Love the special ways you showed love for Nancy. You were a romantic inspiration to us all. Rest in Peace, Dear Henry

Henry you will be deeply missed! I’m so grateful you and Nancy found each other when you did. I wish you would have met sooner so you could have loved each other longer. The smiles you put on each other’s face spread to everyone you met. I’ll have to make my own bread and cookies now, so please guide my hands. I am thankful, grateful and blessed to have known you. I hear you Henry, we’ve got her. Hug my Ken for me?

Henry was always someone I knew I could talk to, and always took the time to encourage me to improve. I rediscovered my love of Blues Music and my newfound hobby of models from him, and for always being there for me and my girls, I'm forever thankful. You will be missed.

I'm so sorry to hear about Henry. He was truly a special man.He really was. I pray that you find some peace in the stories you share about him. He will live on thru the memories you share .God Be With All of you. Much love, Audrey

My deepest and sincere sympathy.nIm so sorry for your loss.He truly was a good man.

Henry you will be missed. My brother Dion loved WW 2 airplanes like Henry. Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Dear Nancy, Tom and I are deeply sorry for Your great loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help You. Henry was a beautiful Soul. Love, Tom and Vanessa

Bye Daddoo. I love you.

In memory of Henry E. Osika Jr., Rocco Palas lit a candle

I thank God the short time I had to talk to Henry. He was always witty and a great conversationalist when it we talk about kits and techniques for building them. His voice will be missed. Rest In Peace Henry, we will not forget you.

Henry was my husband for 40 years. Letting him go was the hardest thing I had ever done. He was a wonderful man, and my first love, and my last love. He had 9 grandchildren here in Ohio. Sierra, Alex(who preceded him death)Eryka, Brianna, Camryn, Jackson, Donavon, Dakota, and Dalton. They loved their poppa very much. Henry was an amazing guitar player, and a poet. His poem about the lonely guitar player has always touched my heart. I will always love him, and I'm happy that Nancy was able to have loving time with him. Rest in peace, my sweet man.

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I miss you so much daddoo. I really don't know what else I can say. I wish I got to say goodbye and tell you how much I love you and you meant to me. I'll hold close the memories we made. Being your helper when you changed the water in yours and mom's water bed until I got too tall. Helping you make rosettes and cream puffs, and you getting annoyed when I snuck the cream puff filling while the puffs cooled. Watching my cartoons while you slept a little after work while Tabitha, Viki and Chris were at school. I can't believe my father is gone. I love you so much and will keep you in my heart always.

Henry was a member our modeling club IPMS Duneland, when we met for the first time I quickly learned that Henry was quite knowledgeable about models and real aircraft. I also found out that he was a really nice person and he treated everyone with respect. I also found out he had a very good sense of humor. Henry will be missed by everyone in the club. My condolences to Nancy and Henry's family. We all lost a really nice guy.

I am Nancy's nephew. I only got to meet Henry a few times. I loved him like he deserved to be as my Uncle. While staying at their house a couple weekends you really learned how much this man loved his Nancy. I will miss him. Rest easy uncle Henry

In memory of Henry E. Osika Jr., Tonya Osika lit a candle

You are loved and will never be forgotten. I hold my husband as he cries the loss of you and I hold you in my heart.
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In memory of Henry E. Osika Jr., Christian Osika lit a candle

I love you dad and I miss you. Now you'll get to fly higher than ever!
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Our sincere condolences for your family's loss.

Henry was a friend through Facebook and our mutual interest in model building. He was always upbeat and happy to talk about our shared interest. A great person that will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all!

Henry (I called him "Hank") and I were in many classes together throughout high school. We both loved the Beatles and guitars. We kept in touch through the years and got together when events allowed. I'll miss playing guitar with him and the funny stuff he would share on my Facebook page. He was so smart with a memory that just wouldn't quit!

Our deepest sympathy. Always enjoyed our jam sessions together. Ralph & Sally

In memory of Henry E. Osika Jr., Ralph & Sally Ford lit a candle

I will deeply miss Henry. Henry and I were the same age. Henry once made a key case that he craved from leather. He knew I loved horses and that is what he placed on the case along with my initials. He was so special and he learned to play the guitar by ear. He will always be in my heart and memories. Love you coz.

I love you Dad

Dad, I miss you so much. I wish I had the chance to say goodbye. I don't know really what else to say, I hurt too much yo put it into words. I love you. Keep Alex company up there.

My heartfelt condolences to Nancy and Hank's family. God bless Henry for all the times we would talk. I will miss him sorely. A gentleman and a great model builder.

I'm so very sorry to learn of my cousin's passing. He truly did have a big heart and was a genuine and kind soul. Nancy, I'm glad you had a decade of happiness together and I'm sorry it couldn't have been longer.

Henry and I became friends on Facebook. Plastic modelling WWII aircraft was our shared interest at first. But as we grew to know each other music also became a common subject. But what was perfect was when we discussed what music we played while modelling those WWII aircraft. I was hoping to meet him as the pandemic waned since we are not far apart but it will have to wait until we meet in the best place....sharing a modelling table I am sure.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

So sorry to the family..... Henry thanks for the guitar playing with the stone cold killers.

Henry was the love of my life. He was a man of many facets. I miss him so much. Life will never be the same without him
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