Osche

Louis E. Osche, 82, of Butler, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a period of hospice care for chronic kidney disease.

Born Dec. 4, 1943, in Butler, he was the son of Louis C. and Arvilla M. (Kriley) Osche. Known to many as “Sweet Lou,” he graduated from Knoch High School in 1961. We will miss his quick wit, his playful teasing, even when you were the one being teased, you usually ended up laughing right along with him.

Lou retired as a conductor for the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad, a career he took great pride in. He was an avid train collector, and his love of trains was especially evident during the Christmas season. Every year, a train circled beneath the Christmas tree, and his collection brought great joy to his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his railroad career, Lou worked as a carpenter for Butler County and operated his own construction company for several years, affectionately known as Crum Construction. He built his family home, which showcased his exceptional woodworking and carpentry skills.

Lou’s love of automobiles began at an early age, as his family owned an Amoco service station. He was a proud member of the Rodfathers of Butler and enjoyed attending car shows to display his collection of classic cars.

Lou had a lifelong love of sports, including football, baseball, softball and basketball. He played softball, coached baseball and especially enjoyed coaching his daughters’ softball teams. After retirement, he took up golf and enjoyed playing in a senior golf league for several years. He was also a devoted supporter of his grandchildren, attending countless Butler High School football and basketball games to cheer them on. He treasured being involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife, Karen J. Osche, of Butler, whom he married Sept. 22, 2007; and his three daughters: Joyce Osche Schnur and her husband, Ed, of Fenelton, and their daughter, Taylor Henderson and her husband, Patrick, of Sarver; Jennifer Osche Geruschat and her children, Jade Olexsak, of Wyoming, and Jace Olexsak, of Butler; and Jill Maier and her husband, Mark, of Butler, and their daughters, Makenna and Avery Maier.

Also surviving are his siblings, Lanny Osche and Orvil Osche, both of Saxonburg, Garrett Osche of Driftwood, Pa., Marcia and her husband, Roger Wissinger, of Butler, and Arvilla and her husband, Dale Gordon, of Tampa, Fla.; along with his stepchildren, Jon and Eric Slupe; and stepgrandchildren, Kaden, Jayla and Kolton Slupe.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Melford Osche; his sons-in-law, PJ Olexsak and Dan Geruschat; and three sisters-in-law, Betty Osche, Shirley Osche and Charmaine Osche.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice team, the staff of Butler Hospital’s 6 Main unit, especially Brandon, Amelia and Deb, as well as his at-home care team of Toni, Marcia and Diana, for their compassionate care, kindness and support.

OSCHE — Family and friends of Louis E. Osche, who died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, will be received from 1 p.m. until the funeral service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at BOYLAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, 856 Evans City Road, Renfrew.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lou’s memory to the American Kidney Fund, www.kidneyfund.org, that supports dialysis and transplant patients.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.

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