Julian Johnson "Jay" Ossman

Julian Johnson "Jay" Ossman, 73, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. Jay was born April 6, 1943, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of the late Dr. Julian Anthony and Harriett Elizabeth (Johnson) Ossman. Jay attended St Peters Catholic School and was a graduate from Helias High School in 1961. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Georgetown University earning his Bachelors degree. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from University of Tulsa. In 1966 Jay married Judy Heiser to whom three children were born. They were divorced in 1981. Jay served his country in the United States Army from 1971-1974 stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with the Military Intelligence branch of the Army. He was an investigator for the Jeffrey MacDonald case while at Fort Bragg. In 1976, he was elected as a Missouri State Representative for District 138. Jay was united in marriage on August 22, 1987, in Jefferson City to Colleen (Buckels) Switzer who survives at the home. Jay practiced law for several years in his private law practice. He was also associated with the Prosecutor's Office and the Public Defenders Office during his career in law. He later joined the Hawkins Law Office. He was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the United Sportsman's Club, he enjoyed skeet shooting, and teaching his children gun safety and firearms skills. He enjoyed collecting firearms as well. Jay was a ham radio enthusiast and enjoyed making jewelry. He also was a skilled woodworker making many beautiful furniture pieces. He was an avid reader. Survivors include his wife, Colleen, Jefferson City; three children, Julian Heiser and Marti (Rumbaugh) Ossman Shreveport, Louisiana; Julie Elizabeth and Darren Yeowell, Katy, Texas; and Joel Robert Ossman, Shreveport, Louisiana; three grandchildren , Robert Lewis Yeowell, Jackson Christopher Ossman, and Hudson McInnis Ossman. His loving extended family includes Shane and Valerie (Galletti) Switzer, Clayton Switzer, Liam Switzer, Nicholas Fidalgo, and Angela Fidalgo of Bentonville, Arkansas,; and Brett and Brooke (Bax) Switzer, Samuel Switzer, and Jake Switzer of Jefferson City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at the Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Joshua Duncan officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Samaritan Center, 1310 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 7598517, Topeka, Kansas 66675; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family mad do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.