Charles W. Oas Sr., 84, of Kennett Square, died Monday, March 19, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was the husband of Ann L. Morgan Oas, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Chadds Ford, he was a son of the late Gustav and the late Marguerite (Tyson) Oas.
Charles worked in the farming industry all his life in Chester County. He was also a well-known horse trainer. He loved horse races and fox hunting. In general, if he was hunting anything it was a good day for Charles. In recent years, he enjoyed golfing with the “Mountain Men” and would golf anywhere his friends would take him. When it came to family gatherings, a game of horseshoes was a special pastime.
Survivors include in addition to his wife, two sons, Charles W. Oas Jr. (Karen) of Newtown Square, and Stephen F. Oas (Wendy) of Coatesville; two Brothers, Frank Oas of West Chester, and John Oas of Florida; three sisters, Rebecca Quinn of Phoenixville, Jane Teter of Parkesburg, and Dorothy Banner of Maryland; eight grandchildren, Matt Oas, Hilary Oas Gray, Chris Oas, Juliana Oas, Zachary Oas, Casey Oas, Corey Oas, and Andrea Oas Jackson, two great-grandchildren, Penelope Gray and Rowan Gray and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son Bruce, three brothers, Carl, Walter and Alfred and four sisters, Jessie, Betty, Eleanor and Sara.
You are invited to visit with Charles family and friends from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 24, at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. His funeral service will follow at noon. Interment will be in Longwood Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Thorncroft Equestrian Center, 190 Line Road Malvern, PA 19355. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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