More detail on this person: Colonel Charles T Ostick, 70 Charles T. Ostick Charlie Athens Banner-Herald (GA) - Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Athens GA United States Athens - Colonel Charles T. Ostick, 70, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, after a long struggle with disorders of the central nervous system. Charlie was a highly decorated career Army Officer, an adult educator, and a dedicated community servant. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 31, with a reception to follow. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Highway, Athens. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to the Athens Habitat for Humanity Chapter, the First Presbyterian Church of Athens, or a charity of the donor's choice. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jessica; and three sons, William and his wife, Catherine, and their daughters, Elizabeth and Jillian of Madrid, Spain; Andrew of Vero Beach, Florida; and Daniel of Washington, D.C. He is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Donna Mae Ostick and Stanley E. Ostick of Columbus, Indiana, Sally Lou Eckelman, and her husband Carl, of West Lafayette, Indiana; and, brother-in-law, Glenn F. Line of Columbus, Indiana; and a number of nieces and nephews. Col. Ostick, the son of Albertine and Harvey Ostick, was born in Freeport, Illinois, on Nov. 26, 1937, and reared in Columbus, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University with a BS degree in Industrial Economics in January 1960 and then entered the US Army in February. He served more than 27 years as an Army Officer, retiring in April 1987, while serving as the Professor of Military Science (PMS) at the University of Georgia (UGA). During his military career he served in command and leadership positions in both Infantry and Aviation units and held numerous staff jobs in the US and abroad. While on active duty and serving as an advisor to the Indiana Army National Guard, he attended Ball State University and earned a MPA degree in 1983. His second career as an adult educator was in Athens, Georgia. He worked at UGA in the Continuing Education Center and then took a short break from UGA to work as the Training Coordinator at Carrier Transicold before returning to the University where he worked for the Housing Department for 10 years. While at UGA he became an avid Dawgs fan and attended all home football games for more than 20 years. He happily served as Secretary of the Athens Rotary Club for four years. He was most proud to have had them name an award after him in 2003, "The Charles Ostick Workhorse Award," which is now awarded annually to a Rotarian who gives "Service Above Self." Purdue University honored him in 2007 as a member of the ROTC Hall of Fame. He was also proud to have been honored in 2006 by the Daughters of the American Revolution with their most prestigious Medal of Honor award for his lifetime achievements. His community activities included Habitat for Humanity, The Food Bank, Athens Rotary Club, Athens Veterans Council, and Learning in Retirement. He also was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, Military Officers Association of America, DAV, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, VFW, and Masonic Temple. Col. Ostick wished for his family to express his and their appreciation to his loving and trusted caregivers, Alfreda Hudson and Fredna Cannon.
Burial information: Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, GA
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