Joyce Margaret Osterkamp

Joyce Osterkamp:  Born 10.21.1927….went to heaven 4-29-2025

Joyce Osterkamp: Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma…This woman wore many different hats in her 97 1/2 years on earth… all with faith, dignity, grace, laughter and love.  She was the center of our family.  Unconditional love for all, never judging and always accepting everyone.  She taught us right from wrong, to say please and thank you and be kind.  She taught us faith and our belief in our Lord.  The 10 commandments were her rules in life.

Growing up, we kids had a very good upbringing with many family adventure together.  Weekend boating with Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and friends. Snowmobiling all winter, Friday nights at the YMCA, coming home to watching Tarzan and making homemade pizzas. Mom making homemade bread, buns and Carmel rolls every Wednesday, so it would be hot when we got home from school. (Anyone in our way getting off of the bus was in serious trouble) we couldn’t wait.  We had an orchard of 13 apple tree, plum trees, grape vines and a pear tree. We picked and peeled while mom baked apple crisp, apple butter, applesauce, apple pie etc.  She would freeze the pies, so we had hot pie all winter long. We made homemade caramels, popcorns balls and pulled taffy.  Traditions we will carry throughout lives. 

Our mom was an amazing mom. You would just love to hang out with her.  She adored all her grandchildren and spent as much time as she could with each never missing an important event or sports game of any kind if she didn’t have to.   

She was more than you could ever write on paper.

She is survived by all these people that loved her so much.  What a legacy she left!!!!

Judy Garscia: 

Grandchildren:  Scotty and Heather Garscia:   Grandchildren: David and Averi

Grandchildren: Nikki and Joe Hoffman:  Great Grandchildren: Kaylena, Keira and Kaidence

Grandchildren: Danny and Tamika Garscia:  Great Grandchildren: Vaughn and Monet

Steve and Jan Osterkamp

Grandchildren: Gina and Mike Brodtmann:  Great Grandchildren: Luke, Emma, Drew and Evan

Grandchildren: Amy and Duane Peterson: Great Grandchildren:  Kaycie, Josie and Lexie.

Grandchildren: Adam and Amber Osterkamp:  Great Grandchildren: Nemo and Aurore 

Mike and Vicky Osterkamp. 

Grandchildren:  Amy Conlin: Grandchildren: Ashley, Kallie, Riley and Vincent.  7 Great Great grandchildren

Grandchildren: Eric Osterkamp:  Great Grandchild:  Gigi

Grandchildren: Nick Helgerson:   Great Grandchild:  Lindi and Macey 

Salute MOM.  Your tour of duty is done!  Job well done.  We will love you forever!!!!

Date: 5-15-2025:  Sandberg Cremation Funeral Home:  2593 E. 7th Ave.  N. ST. Paul, Minn. 55109 

Visitation: 10am to 11:00 am:   Memorial Service 11:00am to 1:00pm

Lunch:  Immediately following service.  Please wear some bright spring colors. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to moms favorite:  St. Judes Childrens research hospital