Magnus William Ostergaard III

1949 - 2014

Magnus William Ostergaard III obituary, 1949-2014, Florida City, FL

BORN

1949

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Branam Funeral Home Memorial Plan

809 North Krome Avenue

Homestead, Florida

Magnus Ostergaard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 9, 2014.

Magnus (BILL) William Ostergaard III 65, of Florida City, Florida formerly of Cranbury, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday April 8 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Kendall Florida after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ruth J. Ostergaard (Florida City) his step children Ruth Lilienkamp (Florida), Luci Delmonte (New Jersey), James Lilienkamp (New Jersey) five grandchildren, his brother; Peter Ostergaard (Cranbury, New Jersey), and two sisters Susan Herr and Pamela Dougherty both of Colorado, his sons Will, Ben & Matt of New Jersey.

Bill was self-employed as a painter from the time he was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving in Vietnam. He started his painting business in Cranbury, New Jersey until his retirement in Florida City, Florida a span of 45 years.

He was a member of the Homestead American Legion Post 43 and VFW Post 4127.

At the discretion of the Family, a Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at the Homestead American Legion at a future date and time.

Private Cremation Services were entrusted to Branam Funeral Home.

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October 7, 2014

Ruth Ostergaard

Tomorrow marks six months since you are gone, still don't know what to do without you. Love you and miss you everyday.

July 23, 2014

Linda Lubitz Boone

Bill was a unique man and talented painter. It was always fun to have him work in the house as I never knew what would come out of his mouth!. Condolences to his family.
Linda Lubitz Boone

May 13, 2014

daveo

Bill was my friend and neighbor for many years. I am very sorry to here of his passing I will miss you my brother.Be strong ruthie peace be with you.

April 19, 2014

Ruth Ostergaard

My Husband, my Love, don't know what to do without you. Please watch over me. Miss you so much, love you always.
Ruthie

April 18, 2014

Leslie Love

Bill was a kind gentle man always offering a hand to others ,he was always there when you needed him.He was a true American was proud of his country and proud he had served in Vietnam,always patriotic.Ruth you are in my prayers .Leslie Kay Love and daughter Holly

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