Elmer Theodore Oswalt Jr.

August 25, 1935 - November 27, 2020

The family of Ted Oswalt is hosting a Celebration of his Life with food and fond memories. Please join us from 12-3pm on Saturday, March 27th, at the Outpost Catering, Lafayette. Covid-19 safety restrictions will be observed with masks required to enter. We respectfully ask guests to respond by March 15th to- Celebrate Ted Oswalt @ gmail.com The family of Ted Oswalt thanks you. Elmer Theodore “Ted” Oswalt, Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on November 27, 2020. Ted was born on August 25, 1935 to Elmer and Margie (Chapman) Oswalt. He graduated from Romney High School in 1954. On March 28, 1997 he married Ruth Dolick, who survives. Ted was a proud Marine and retired Lafayette Police Officer. He was an avid Coca Cola collector and 25-year member of the Coca Cola Collectors Club International. Hew as also a great lover of Purdue Sports and Colts Football. Cooking, reading, and movies were things he truly enjoyed. Along with his wife, he is survived by four daughters: Cathi Perigo of Lafayette, Jenni Long of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Kelli Oswalt of Lafayette, Krstyi DesEnfants (husband, Kevin) of Lafayette. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Jenni Washington (husband, Nick) and Sara Cahill (husband, Damon) of Davidson, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved sister Loretta, infant daughter Sharon Kay, granddaughter Emily Koch and special friend and son-in-law Dave Perigo. Ted was a 27-year survivor of a liver/kidney transplant. In lieu of cards or flowers the family asks you to consider organ donation in his memory. A private family graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Romney, Indiana. A celebration of life will be held at a time yet to be determined. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com