Joseph Francis Ostertag passed away at his home in Clayton, Georgia on July 24, 2021, at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Joe was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Arthur and Frances Ostertag. He was a graduate of Lourdes High School in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, then joined the Navy where he was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Sandra Ostertag, who was the mother of his children Mike and Julie.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Charlotte White Ostertag, are his son, Mike (Susan) Ostertag, Jacksonville, FL; Daughter Julie (Buzzy) Brown, Wake Forest, NC; Step-daughter Katie (Clint) Bryson, Jefferson, GA; and Stepson Trey (Amanda) Childs, Camp Lejeune, NC; Grandchildren Hannah Brown, Chas Ferm, Abby Henderson, Haley Brown, Bevlynn Parkey, Rayne Mundell, David Henderson, Michael Ostertag II, Peyton Logue, Reese Ferm, and Russell Louge; Brother Michael (Carla) Ostertag, Oshkosh, WI; Sister Terri Ostertag, Oshkosh, WI; and Brother Arthur (Karen) Ostertag Appleton, WI.
When he wasn’t working, he had a passion for Church, Boy Scouts, and family. Papa Joe is remembered by all who loved him for his authentic and gentle spirit and unconditional love.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 6, at 2:00 pm; St. Helena Catholic Church, 137 Meadow Stream Lane, Clayton GA 30525. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com.
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia, GA is in charge of arrangements.
