BALLSTON SPA — Irving Charles Osterhoudt, age 92, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He resided at Winners Circle, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
He was born on May 24, 1923 in Staatsburg, NY to the late George Henri Osterhoudt and Emily Delaney.
Irving was drafted into the Navy during WWII serving on the battleship Missouri and was present at the signing of the peace treaty in Tokyo Bay. After the military, Irving worked for IBM retiring after thirty years. He worked in management and developing real estate for future plants.
Irving is survived by his wife, Margaret MacLeod Osterhoudt. The couple would have celebrated their seventy third anniversary in November. They had a remarkable, fun-filled life together. He is also survived by his daughter, Linda Osterhoudt, of Ballston Spa, his son, David Osterhoudt (Kim) of Side Lake, MN, three brothers, Richard, Ralph and Wallace, five sisters, Eleanor, Katrina, Rosebelle, Jean Ann and Janet; eleven grandchildren, Brooke, Shelly, Charles, Corey, Amy, Jeffrey, Elaine, Edward, Ethan, Elliott and Evan; nineteen great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were held on Thursday October 8, 2015 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte. 9 and/or Marion Ave.) in Saratoga Springs.
A funeral service will be held this morning, Friday, October 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by the interment with Military Honors at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, in Schuylerville, NY.
In lieu of flowers please send your donation to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
