Joseph E. Oswald
January 21, 2022
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Joseph Edward Oswald, age 59, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Joe was born January 13, 1963 to Keith and Janis Oswald in Des Moines, Iowa. He had a very generous spirit and always went above and beyond to help others. He loved animals, especially his therapy cat, Sophie. Joe played baseball for Hoover High School in Des Moines and went on to attend Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. Joe worked as a sales manager for many years. He had a funny personality. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother and father, Jan and Keith; siblings, Mike (Kristy) Oswald, Tim (Kelli) Oswald, Susan Hawley, and Deborah (Jason) Peot; nephews, Dan, Brian, Henry, Peter, and Collin; nieces, Carly, Julia, Chloe, and Kieran; great-nephew, Conner; uncle and aunt, Thomas and Diane Oswald; and many cousins and friends.
Joe was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Joseph Hawley; and his grandparents.
Services will be held Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Ss. John and Paul Parish, 1401 1st Avenue South, Altoona. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at Altoona Cemetery after the services.
Contributions may be directed to Ss. John and Paul Parish or to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Diane Murphy
02/06/2022
Keith and Jan and family, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all. Always remember what a special person Joe was and how unique. I love you all.
Diane Potts
02/01/2022
My deepest sympathy to the Oswald family. I was very sorry to hear of Joes passing. I remember him fondly as a nice intelligent child and young man. A good friend to my children. My prayers are with you at this time.
James Clayton
01/31/2022
Janet and I send our deepest condolences on your loss. I remember Joe as a very handsome teenager when Keith and I worked at CFI. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Duane and Jewel Proctor
01/30/2022
Keith, Jan and family, Sending our sympathy to you at this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Tim & Nancy Howard
01/29/2022
Tim and I share our deepest condolences to the family! We pray that you can find comfort in the memories you have and that he has touched so many people with his kindness! Tim has great memories of playing baseball with Joe! Heaven gained a sweet angel the day he passed. RIP 🙏
Stuart Sweeney
01/27/2022
My prayers to all the Oswald's. Joe was a great friend, classmate, and teammate. We had many good times. My deepest condolences.
Wendy Palmer
01/27/2022
I'm so sorry Jan & Keith and the entire family. He was a loving, caring, giving and fun person. One of a kind man who came into my life and filled it with so many memories. I am heartbroken and devastated and not wanting to believe he is gone. A big piece of my heart went with him and I have the biggest void not hearing from him every day... no word's can explain how I feel and I am so so sorry that he is not here!!💔😥
Derek Lohner
01/26/2022
Something about Joe taking the mound always felt right. Like he was born to there at that very moment in time. I was privileged to be Joe's team mate once. My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Randy Cozad
01/26/2022
Prayers for the whole Oswald family. Joe was one of a kind man.We had so much fun growing up in the Beaverdale Little League Family.RIP my friend.
Arlita Riley Powell
01/26/2022
Family please know we are praying with you. Really hard to see this today.
Stacy Diehl
01/26/2022
My condolences to Joe's family. He was such a good guy & always doing whatever he could to help his friends! I will miss him so much ... this world will never be the same without him!
Cheri Brichetto DeGroat
01/26/2022
Keith, Jan and family,
I am heartbroken to hear of Joes passing. He had quite a wit about him, always joking with our family. Peace and strength to all of you as you mourn his passing.