Scott Dietz Ostrander, beloved husband, father, brother, Grampy, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2022, in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
He was born on December 24th, 1946, in Fishs Eddy, NY, to Harold and Shirley Ostrander. He married Cheryle Wurfer in 1967. His first 8 years of school were in the Fishs Eddy two-room schoolhouse, and he graduated from Hancock Central School in 1964. He worked most of his life at the Delaware County Highway Department until he retired in 2001.
He enjoyed playing baseball, softball, golf, bowling, hunting, snowmobile racing, and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member in the community, where he coached little league baseball and worked at the local golf courses. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, incredible memory, and love of the New York Yankees and Cleveland Browns.
He is preceded by his parents, Harold and Shirley Ostrander, and his sister Vicki Warner.
Scott is survived by his wife Cheryle of 54 years; his sister Robin (Gary) Arnoldine; three children, Rebecca (Ostrander) Brownell, Jodi (Paul) Decker, Scott (Karen) Ostrander; seven grandchildren, Chase Brownell, Taylor Decker, Paige Brownell, Tierney Ticknor, Mckeyli Decker, Elizabeth Ostrander, and Parker Ostrander; and two great-grandchildren Hayven and Maddox; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 7th, 2022 from 10AM-12PM with a memorial service following at 12PM all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.
SERVICES
Calling Hours
Saturday, May 7, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel
29 EAST MAIN STREET
HANCOCK, New York 13783
Memorial Service
Saturday, May 7, 2022
12:00 PM
Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel
29 EAST MAIN STREET
HANCOCK, New York 13783