Richard Allen Osing
I am so very sorry for your loss, Jo. I will always remember Dick's wise and gentle counsel. He was a very special man. May you find comfort in the love and care of your family and friends. God's peace be with you.
Joyce Stewart
Tucson
AZ
I took care of Richards mother at Manor Care. I am so sorry for your loss. He was always such a nice man when he came in to see his mother.Very dedicated to his mother. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family
Judy Cornelius
Marion
IA
Dick was one of my best friends as well as a mentor in my studies. It's hard to believe he's gone. Our prayers are with you, Jo.
Katharine Nicholson
Iowa City
IA
My deepest sympathy. I have known Dick over 30 years. He has been my priest, counselor and friend. My whole family will miss him. I am sorry to miss his funeral but I will be out of town. You all will be in my thoughts. Ann Gerdts and Family Parishoner of Christ Church
Ann Gerdts
Walker
IA
We are so sorry for your loss. Dick Or Pastor 'O" as we called him in those days was instrumental in helping us over a hurdle in our life. He left a huge impact on many with his wisdom and counsel and will be missed by many.
Del and Karen Kray
Chariton
IA
We are so sorry for your loss. Words can't express how we feel. You and your family have our love and support through this time of grief. He was truly a wonderful person!
John & Dianne Moeller
Marion
IA
Jo and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Dick will be missed greatly on Greenwood Drive. We will remember him always as the first to reach out and welcome us to the neighborhood 6 years ago. He was also so kind to our kids, and they knew him as one of the only adults who greeted them at the neighborhood parties by name and spoke to each of them at their level about how things were going for them at school and with their interests. Such a good man and kind soul. Peace be with you, Jo. You and your family are in our daily prayers during this difficult time.
Steve and Jenny Cooper
Cedar Rapids
IA
We will surely miss Dick on Thursdays. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Bless you, Norm and Connie Landgrebe from the Homestly Cafe.
Norman Landgrebe
Brandon
IA
My relationship with Dick Osing was short, but memorable. His contributions to interfaith dialogue and his willingness to speak the truth, even though it may not have been politically correct, where admirable and courageous. The Muslim community felt that he was part of them and part of the other communities that needed to be understood. As the facilitator of the Children of Abraham, he will be sorely missed and irreplaceable. On behalf of the Muslim community and the Children of Abraham Steering Committee, we extend our prayers and best wishes to Dick's family. Hassan K. Igram, Chairman, The Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids Dick Osing was a pillar of faithful inquiry. He loved the pursuit of knowledge, especially around biblical scholarship. He was always finding a way to improve our community, especially as it related to the leaders of different faith traditions. This will leave a big void. The real grounding of Dick was in his relationship with God, and that did not waver. The Rev. Larry McGuire, President, Inter-Religious Council of Linn County I recognized the leadership potential and community-building desire in Dick Osing. Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy, President, MAS Iowa; Vice-President Inter-Religious Council Dick Osing was a long time supporter of the Inter-Religious Council of Linn County. He served on the Board of Directors. Over the years he served as Treasurer and on various committees. He was on the Steering Committee for the Children of Abraham. He was a voracious reader and a deep thinker who was able to share many new insights with us through his superb teaching abilities. Dick was continually developing new courses of study that probed the depths of the Scriptures and that challenged those whom he taught to expand their minds and their understandings. I, for one, will greatly miss Dick’s friendship, his compassion, his sense of humor, and his intellect. The Rev. Cedric Lofdahl, Treasurer Dick was certainly one of my most treasured friends. We shared many interests and views; served on committees together; attended workshops together; and when problems arose, assisted and counseled one another. I deeply grieve his passing; and in his memory I shall seek to be the same kind of friend to others. In gratitude for Dick's friendship, The Rev. Harold Mincey, Immediate Past President Dick Osing was a very important member of the Cedar Rapids Community. He was a strong advocate for improving relationships between Jews and Christians. He was a fine scholar, a good counselor, and a good friend to many. For many years he was an active member of the Jewish-Christian dialogue. He helped us form the Children of Abraham. He was one of the first clergy members to welcome me to Cedar Rapids upon my arrival. I also know that he was a close friend of Rabbi Chesman. He was a true leader, someone not afraid to stand up for what he believed in. He will truly be missed. May the memory of Rev. Dick Osing be for a blessing for all who knew him and benefited from his knowledge, courage, and leadership. Aaron Sherman, Rabbi, Temple Judah; Board member On behalf of the Interfaith Worker Justice Center, we send our deepest heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Fr. Dick Osing. Jesse Martinez, Interfaith Worker Justice Center of Eastern Iowa, IRC Board member I have known Dick working with Foundation II about 30 years ago – and have appreciated all he has given to the world all this time. He was an outstanding individual and it was a blessing to have had him in our midst. We know that God will not give us a heavier load than we can carry and it seems like He knew it was time for Dick to come Home. My prayers are with his family and also with his soul. Joanne Jordan, Inter-Religious Council Board member and former IRC Secretary I first met Fr. Dick when I was in high school. He was my pastor at Trinity Lutheran. During my freshman year in college, I was certain I didn't believe in God anymore, and Fr. Dick told me doubts were very normal and gave me Pierre Teilhard de Chardin to read. Then, when Christ Episcopal became part of my life, Fr. Dick was here as well, preaching sermons I loved and teaching wonderfully intriguing Bible classes. Most recently, I had begun to study Greek with Fr. Dick. To hear him translate from the original Greek was an absolute joy. Probably the last thing he translated for us was the Nicene Creed. I will keep that translation with me always. I wouldn't be involved in the Inter-Religious Council or the Children of Abraham because Fr. Dick helped to shape them into the exciting and meaningful groups they are today. Our entire community will miss him, to be sure. All of Cedar Rapids will miss him. I know I will miss a gentle friend with a quick sense of humor and an intellect that sought to teach others. Diane John Smith I first met Dick and Jo about this time 23 years ago. He had not long before completed his requirements to become an Episcopal priest and told me about his faith journey and the darkest moments of that journey. I did my internship under him at the Council on Aging when completing my work in Aging Studies and then became a board member. I have always considered him a friend. It has been a privilege to be his friend as he was such a brilliant person and yet so humble. I thought it took great courage to inform the world of the controversial information his scholarship uncovered. I learned a great deal from him. He has gone in peace to love and serve the Lord. -- Nancylee Ziese
Diane John
Marion
IA
Dick was one of my most treasured friends. We shared many interests and views; served on committees together; attended workshops together; and when problems arose, assisted and counselled one another. I deeply grieve his passing; and in his memory I shall seek to be the same kind of friend to others. In deepest gratitude for Dick's friendship, Harold Mincey
Harold Mincey
Cedar Rapids
IA
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jo and the rest of the family. I cannot begin to say how much Father Dick's wisdom has blessed and influenced my life and my relationships. Not directly by him, but through the people he has touched and blessed and through his books and wise counsel. Heaven is a better place today and one angel richer.
Lori Johannes
Wales
WI
Jo and family, I was so sorry to learn of Dick's passing away. He was a very special man. As many have said, he touched so many lives as a pastor, mentor and friend. He will always have a special place in our hearts for all he gave to us. I know you will miss him terribly. He was one of God's special gifts to all of us and I know the angels are rejoicing to have him in heaven. My prayers are with you and the children as you grieve the passing of your husband and father and grandfather.
Linda Allison Carmen
Colleyville
TX
Dear Jo and Family, We were sorry to hear about Dick's passing. Many of us here at the Neuropsychiatric Clinic enjoyed working with him for many years. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Staff at the Neuropsychiatric Clinic
Sandy Murphy
West Branch
IA
Jo and Family, Sorry to hear of 'Pastor Dick's' passing. Mother & I thought the world of him. We always talked of him fondly and remember how he was such help to us in the 70's. I know Mother & he are reunited and I look forward when we all will be together in God's Kingdom. Bless you, Barbara Hempel Moore Mark's classmate at Trinity
Barbara Moore
Lake Kiowa
TX
Dear Joanne, I read "Love and Marriage at Midlife" while on sabatical two years ago. My Jewish-Believeing husband and I came to new understandings shortly after. I wrote down some quotes from that book. As God is leading me to be the writer He'd have me be, I wanted to tell your husband that I was encouraged by his book. When I found this site, I hoped you'd want to know how God is still moving through the earth.