LOGAN-Oswald Carl Bluemell, age 78, passed away from a 15 month Terminal Illness in his home, surrounded by his devoted family, on Wednesday the 24th of November, 2004.

Born on September 19th, 1926 at his home in Logan,Utah to loving parents Joseph and Estella (Wiley) Bluemell. Married to caring wife Teresa C. Donnelly at Riverhead, Long Island, New York on October 10th 1964.

Oswald C. Bluemell graduated from Logan High School in 1942. He enlisted into Army (Air Corp) during World War II from 1942-1945 and continued serving in the emerging U.S. Air Force. During his service he was stationed at Hill Air Force Base as well as other U.S. bases, traveled to Germany, Japan, Korea, Bermuda and finally West Hampton Beach, New York working as a meteorologist. He retired from the Air Force in January 1966. He continued working for the government at Hill Field Air Force Base for another 20 years. He retired from his civilian position in 1986.

During his life he really enjoyed working in his garden, irrigating his land and working on his cars. His favorite hobby was to go up the canyon fishing. He also enjoyed his trips to Wendover where he really just enjoyed the trip out and meeting people.

He is survived by his devoted wife Teresa and their 3 children. His Daughter Elizabeth M. Scully and son in-law Gerry Scully of Levittown PA, and His sons Rayfiel O. and Brian C. Bluemell of Logan, Utah. Also survived by his 2 sisters Irene (David) Armstrong of Midvale, Utah, and Ruby (John) Woodruff of Wichita, Kansas. As well as numerous Nephews, Nieces and Cousins.

Proceeded in death by his Parents and his brothers Burton and Baby Joseph, his Sisters Estella, Evelyn, Ester and Lavon.

“Dad, you will be greatly missed. We will always love you and remember you. Forever holding you in our Hearts”

The family would like to make a special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the LDS Hospital: esp. Dr. Pearl, Dr.MacFarland, Dr.Choucair, Dr.Fishbach, and his doctor in Logan, Dr. Ali Ben-Jacob, as well as the people of the CNS hospice and all the other doctors, nurses and aids who cared for him at his home and while he was in the Hospital.

We would also like to thank his kind friends and neighbors and Bishop Rob Brown and the people of the Green Meadow Ward for their love and support.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2004 at 1:00 pm in the Allen-Hall Mortuary chapel, 34 East Center. Friends may call at the mortuary Monday evening from 6-8 pm and at the mortuary on Tuesday from 11:30 - 12:45 . Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion.