Grace Ellen Ostergaard's Obituary
Racine - Grace Ellen Ostergaard, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Grace was born to the late Sieberen and Jeleske (nee Friesema) Dykstra on September 5, 1926. She was united in marriage to Wilford “Ozzie” Ostergaard on May 15, 1948, in Racine.
Grace and her husband owned and operated Ostergaard’s Bakery on Washington Avenue in Racine. They retired in 1979. They moved to Eagle River and spent winters in Nokomis, Florida. Grace enjoyed playing golf, snowmobiling, and sewing. She also loved entertaining friends and family with dinner parties.
Grace will be deeply missed by her children: Nancy (Roger) Hoff and Ted (Laurel) Ostergaard; grandchildren: Shari (Greg) Bernhardt and Kristin (Nate) Schroeder; great-grandchildren: Sophia, William, and Josephine Schroeder; and cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Ostergaard; and brothers: Bud and Calvin Dykstra.
A visitation for Grace will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Woods of Caledonia and the staff at Gentiva Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.
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