John Henry Oswald

January 1, 1933 - January 15, 2017

John Henry Oswald, 84, of Houston, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Mr. Oswald was born January 1, 1933 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Leo and Lola Oswald. He is survived by his sister, Joan Lansing and husband Dean of San Antonio and brother, Robert Leo Oswald and wife Maria of Houston as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John grew up in the Cedar Rapids area and attended Coe College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. John Married Karen Nina King in 1955 and spent his entire career in the United States Air Force where he was a Navigator and Bombardier. He retired in 1976 as a Major and lived his later years in the Waterwood community near Huntsville. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time with his wife, siblings and many friends. John was loved by those who knew him and will be greatly missed. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. Mr. Oswald will be laid to rest with his wife in VA Houston National Cemetery at 1:00 PM that same day.