Johnnie C. Oswald

Johnnie Oswald age 98, of San Saba, Texas passed way on October 15, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family at San Saba Nursing and Rehabilitation in San Saba, Texas.  Johnnie was born in Clifton, Texas on August 11, 1922 to his parents Walter Oswald and Luella (Canuteson) in Clifton, Texas.  Johnnie graduated from Texas A&M University in 1949.  He worked for the Federal Government as a Soil Conservationist and he was also a rancher.  Johnnie married his wife Louise (Hampe) Oswald on August 4, 1946 in Clifton, Texas at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church.  They made their home in San Saba, Texas when they moved here in 1952.   Johnnie was a well respected man and enjoyed his work.  He helped many people and was humble in doing so.  He cherished his family and friends.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Louise of 74 years Louise; three children Deborah Millican and husband Bob, Bonnie Brotherton and husband Dusty, and Johnny Oswald and wife Michelle; grandchildren; Nicole Grant, Monica Shahan and husband Kevin, Winston and wife Kristen, Brandy Carr and husband Nathan, Lindsey Kunz and husband David Kunz, Boyd Brotherton and wife Elizabeth, Nancy Herran and husband Hunter, Martha Motheral and husband Paxton and Anna Oswald; 20 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-granddaughter Ava Mae Millican.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Clifton Lutheran Cemetery in Clifton, Texas with John Alsbrooks officiating.  Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba, Texas in charge of arrangements.