Frank Ossmann, Jr. 90, of Port Charlotte, Florida, joined in a peaceful manner at his home surrounded by loving family, his wife of 64 years, Irene, in heaven.

Frank was born July 24, 1923 in New York City to the late Frank and Harriet (nee-Woebse) Ossmann. His parents were both deaf and mute, and Frank helped support his family through the depression years. Frank joined the Navy on August 7, 1941 right before the start of WWII. During his six year Naval career Frank was an Aircraft Mechanic, and a Tail Gunner on B-17’s. He landed with the U.S. Marines on numerous Pacific Islands were he saw intense fighting and was wounded on one such landing. He also had the dubious distinction of surviving the sinking of three Aircraft Carriers he was assigned too, the last being the U.S.S. Lexington at the battle of the Coral Sea. Frank was honorably discharged following the war. Shortly after, he married Irene Rudowski and began work as an Aircraft Mechanic.

During the years that followed, Frank was promoted to lead Aircraft Mechanic for the official Aircraft of the President of the United States which were designated “Air Force One” after 1953. At the same time he bought a dry cleaning store, had two children with Irene and bought a home on Long Island. Frank retired and moved to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1986. He cared for his wife Irene until she passed away on May 31, 2011.

Frank is survived by his children, son Frank K. Ossmann III, and daughter, Susan Ciambrone; five grandchildren, Frank J. Ossmann IV, Lauren Ciambrone, Devin C. Ossmann, Brandon N. Ossmann, and Chelsea Ciambrone; and two great grandchildren, Christian and Benjamin Ossmann. Rest in peace Dad, Grandpa and Pop-Pop.

A Memorial service will be celebrated 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, with Committal and Military Honors to follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens cemetery, both in Port Charlotte, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Frank’s name are suggested to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.