Reece D. Oswald, 37

Reece D. Oswald

Frost – Reece Daniel Oswald, age 37, of Frost, passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at United Lutheran Church in Frost, Rev. Arne Halbakken officiated. Burial was in United Lutheran Cemetery, Frost. Web tributes may be left at www.pattonfh.com.

Reece was born April 11, 1981, in Blue Earth, the son of Randy and Sue (Hogan) Oswald. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Lutheran Church in Frost, where he was a lifetime member, serving on the cemetery board and church council. He graduated from Blue Earth Area High School in 1999 where he participated on the basketball and golf teams. He attended Bethany Lutheran College and South-Central Technical College. While studying in Mankato he met Anna Ehlers, who on Aug. 26, 2006 became his perfect partner and wife. They moved to Frost and Reece joined his father on the family farm. During this time Reece and Anna had two children, Ava, 8 and Rex, 5.

Reece was an avid golfer, Golden Gopher hockey lover, and a fan of all Minnesota sports. But most of all he enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Reece is survived by his wife, Anna Oswald, of Frost; his children, Ava and Rex; parents, Randy and Sue Oswald, of Frost; sister, Sheena (Mike Arons) Oswald, of Crystal; nephew, Griffin; grandmother, Joanne Oswald; in-laws; Wayne and Sue Ehlers, of North Mankato; sister-in-law, Maria (Eric) Roth, of St. Paul; nieces, Cecilia and Lily Roth and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Reece is preceded in death by his infant brother, Ryan Dale; infant sister, Ria Jeanne; uncle, Steve Hogan; aunt, Sally Hursh; grandparents, Jack and Donna Hogan and grandfather; Ronald Oswald.