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Joseph Edward Kosack III 1922 - 2008

Joseph Edward Kosack III of Olney, Richland County, IL was born on July 26, 1922 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 86 years old on July 28, 2008 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Richland County, IL. Joseph Kosack was buried at Haven Hill Cemetery 1100 N Ludlow St, in Olney.

Joseph Edward Kosack III

Olney, Richland County, IL 62450

July 26, 1922

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States

July 28, 2008

Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Richland County, Illinois, 62450, United States

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Introduction

Joseph Edward Kosack III was born July 26, 1922, in Philadelphia, PA to parents Joseph Edward Kosack (1898-1955) and Anne (Sheain) Kosack (1898-1983). He had a sister, Marie Katherine Kosack Barrett (1920–1993). He was a graduate of Vincennes University and also attended Millikin University. Joseph enlisted on October 9, 1942 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Air Force and was a World War II veteran. Joe married Betty Naomi Diel (1926-2018) on November 30, 1946, at First United Methodist Church in Olney after meeting her at a George Field dance, and she remained the love of his life. They had children together including Joseph Richard Kosack (1949-2013) and Cary Craig Kosack (1954-2020). He was retired from WVLN radio station in Olney, where he was well known for 26 years as announcer and program director. Joe won many awards over the years and he had a great voice that became familiar in community households. He belonged to the Olney Lions Club and the Boy Scouts, where he served as Scoutmaster in the only troop in the country for handicapped scouts. He loved music and singing and enjoyed singing solo songs at his church for many occasions. When there was a city production to be put on, he was always one of the first to volunteer.
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1922

Birthday

July 26, 1922

Birthdate

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father came here from Vienna, Austria, and his mother from a long line of Philadelphians.
Nationality & Locations

Joseph was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He also lived in Olney, Richland, Illinois.
Early Life & Education

Joe was a graduate of Vincennes University and also attended Millikin University.
Military Service

Joseph Kosack enlisted on October 9, 1942 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (Military serial#: 13125355). His terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He was in the U.S. Air Force and was a World War II veteran.
Professional Career

Joseph was retired from WVLN radio station in Olney, where he was well known for 26 years as announcer and program director. Joe won many awards over the years and he had a great voice that became familiar in community households. Many remember him opening his daily program by singing, "You're the Cream in my Coffee." No one remained a stranger for long, and once someone sent him a letter simply addressed "Joe," Olney, IL and he actually received it.
Personal Life & Family

He belonged to the Olney Lions Club and the Boy Scouts, where he served as Scoutmaster in the only troop in the country for handicapped scouts. He loved music and singing and enjoyed singing solo songs at his church for many occasions. When there was a city production to be put on, he was always one of the first to volunteer.
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2008

Death

July 28, 2008

Death date

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Cause of death

Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Richland County, Illinois 62450, United States
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Haven Hill Cemetery 1100 N Ludlow St, in Olney, Richland County, Illinois 62450, United States
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Joseph Edward Kosack III lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 86.

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02/02/2023

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Lizzie Kunde

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02/02/2023

Joseph Edward Kosack III Obituary

Joseph E. Kosack, III, 86, of Olney, died at 4:14 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2008, at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Brady Farr officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney with full military rites performed by Olney veterans.

Mr. Kosack was born July 26, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of Joseph Edward and Anne (Sheain) Kosack. His father came here from Vienna, Austria, and his mother from a long line of Philadelphians. He married Betty Naomi Diel on November 30, 1946, at First United Methodist Church in Olney after meeting her at a George Field dance, and she remained the love of his life.

He was retired from WVLN radio station in Olney, where he was well known for 26 years as announcer and program director. Joe won many awards over the years and he had a great voice that became familiar in community households. Many remember him opening his daily program by singing, "You're the Cream in my Coffee." No one remained a stranger for long, and once someone sent him a letter simply addressed "Joe," Olney, IL and he actually received it. He was in the U.S. Air Force and was a World War II veteran. He was a graduate of Vincennes University and also attended Millikin University. He belonged to the Olney Lions Club and the Boy Scouts, where he served as Scoutmaster in the only troop in the country for handicapped scouts. He loved music and singing and enjoyed singing solo songs at his church for many occasions. When there was a city production to be put on, he was always one of the first to volunteer.

Mr. Kosack is survived by his wife, Betty Kosack, of Olney; sons, Dr. Joseph Richard Kosack and his wife, Victoria, of Paradise Valley, Ariz., and Cary Kosack, of Olney; daughters, Constance Drewes and her husband, Dr. Michael Drewes, of Champaign, and Kathy Greene and her husband, Terry, of Gilbert, Ariz.; a sister, Anne Johnson, of Wynnewood, Pa.; and two cousins, Louis Sheain, of Jenkinstown, Pa., and Frank Sheain, of Naples, Fla.; grandchildren, Jennifer Barrueta, David Kosack, Christopher, Brett, Beau, Carly and Schuyler Drewes, Cara Jo, Rob and Jesse Kosack, and Tyler, Erika, Lauren and Nick Greene; and seven great-grandchildren. Locally, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Leona Street; nephew, Dr. and Mrs. Gary Street; and niece, Sharon Burt.

Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America.

(Published Olney Daily Mail)

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