Owen E Kaltenbaugh

After "seeing the Light" in 2014, Owen " Skip" E. Kaltenbaugh, 78, of Franklin, passed away on September 17th, at 10:45 p.m. at his home in Franklin with his loving and devoted wife and friend at his side. He is going to Christ's home to be with his mother, father, and beloved grandson, Joshua.Born April 2nd, 1938, in Oil City, Owen was the son of the late Charles L. and Wanda M. Rodgers Kaltenbaugh. He was a Peacetime-Era veteran in the US Air Force, and served for six years. On January 8, 1983, he married Donna L. Cutchall, Who survives. He was a retired welder from Joy Manufacturing; and later, Designed and built the Whitetail Run Golf Course.In his spare time, Owen especially enjoyed golfing. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, farming, and he loved his dog, Taffy (who passed away) and his new dog, Katie.Owen is survived by his wife, Donna Kaltenbaugh; his son, Tony O. Kaltenbaugh, and his wife, Melissa, of Welsh, Oklahoma; his daughters, Kelly A. Vincent, and her husband, Terry, of Fairland, Oklahoma; Terri K. Cox and her husband Terry "T.L." of Kansas. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren; Jammie Foster, and her husband, Dustin; Kain C. Kaltenbaugh; Taylor Vincent; and Celsia Cox; all of Oklahoma. He is additionally survived by his sister, Mary Jane, Ross of Florida; and five great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents; Owen was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Joshua Cox; and his brother, Thomas Kaltenbaugh.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Kirkland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or Venango Humane Society, PO Box 1045, Oil City, PA 16301.A memorial service for Owen will be held at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut St. in Franklin, on Saturday, September 24th, at 2:00 PM with Rev. David Smith, pastor of the Nazarene Church, officiating. Military Honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard.To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.