John H. Osterhout, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2017 in his home. John was born in Pittsfield, MA on September 7, 1935, son of the late John H. and Mabel Beaudin Osterhout. John served with the Army during the Korean War. He returned to Pittsfield where he received his BS in physics from UMASS. He moved to Knoxville while employed with Sprague Electric Co. Preceded in death by sister, Joan Kirchener and brother, David Osterhout. He is survived by beloved wife of 34 years, Gudrun “Judy”; sons, J. Stephen and wife Lisa of Andersonville; daughters, Cynthia Sherrod and husband Mark of Dalton, GA, Susan Liner and husband Andrew of Knoxville; two step-children, Theresa Northern and husband Robert of Knoxville, Michael Greene and wife Tamara of Maryville; six grandchildren, Whitney Miller, Jay Osterhout, Claire Northern, Miranda, Ragan and Sydney Liner. The family will receive friends 5 – 7 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Drive. Private Mass will follow at Holy Ghost Catholic Church with Father John R. Dowling officiating. The family would like to thank the staff at Caris Healthcare for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Tennessee Catholic Charities, 119 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com
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