Ronald “Ron” Edward Osborne, 81, of Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, IA, and formerly of New London, IA, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA. He was born on July 7, 1945 in Paterson, NJ to Angove & Doris Comly Osborne. He married Karen A. Viebrock on February 14, 1970 in Ridgefield, CT. He was a conductor for the BNSF Railroad with 34 years of service and was a member of the United Transportation Union. He enjoyed bird watching, classical music and being outside in nature. He loved a diet coke, an oatmeal raisin cookie and especially being with his family.
Ron is survived by: his wife: Karen Osborne of Fort Madison, IA; 1-daughter: Emily (Greg) Hymes of Keokuk, IA; 2-sons: Jim Osborne of Danville, CA & Evan (Carrie) Osborne of Ankeny, IA; 2-granddaughters: Mallory (Andrew) Orton of Montrose, IA & Emma (Nick) Aschemann of Kansas City, MO; 2-great grandchildren: Sawyer & Bennett Orton of Montrose, IA; 1-brother: Robert (Jeanette DiLuzio) Osborne of Winter Springs, FL; 1-brother in law: Charles (Rebecca) Viebrock of Novato, CA and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory and no services are planned. Memorials in memory of Ron may be sent directly to the Food Bank of Iowa, 705 West Main Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501. Online condolences to the Osborne family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory.
