Michael Carl Osia, 60, of Arnold, Missouri, died April 15,2022 at 2:32am at Mercy Hospital South St. Louis.
Mike was a pillar in his community. He took over the family business when his father passed away in 1988 and has run Carl’s Service Station in the Tower Grove South Neighborhood of St. Louis City until his passing. His hard work and honest assessments made his family business vital to the community and earned it a strong reputation. He enjoyed working on his cars, hunting and making salsa from his garden. However, above everything, he cherished spending time with his daughter and grandchildren, who were the light of his life.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Osia, sister, Karleen Osia and baby brother Robert.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Osia, his daughter, Jennifer Martin, and grandchildren, Nikolai, Isaiah, and Arianah; his brothers Bill Osia (Barb), Kenny Osia, and Mark Osia (Pat), and his sisters Beverly Osia, Mary Osia, Rayna Osia, and Shelley Coffman (Ron), as well as his girlfriend, Amanda, and his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
His visitation will be held at Kutis Funeral Home 2906 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, in on Sunday, April 24, from 3 to 8 pm.
A private mass will be held at Immaculate Conception church in Arnold on Monday April 25 at 10 am.
We will always carry Mike’s memory in our hearts.
Memorials to cancer research appreciated.
Deepest condolences from the Feldhaus family. May He wrap His arms around you and your family to bring you comfort and strength during this most difficult time. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
I offer my condolences and prayers for the family. May Mike’s soul rest in peace.
I still cannot see this, love you bunches brother
Mike meant more to me that I could ever describe! I enjoyed stopping by the gas station and chatting with him! We were both good friends with Bill Wilson! The Osia family meant so much to Holy Family neighborhood! They let my dad work for them in the 60’s so we could have food on our table! They gave credit to people so they could have a running car! Mike you will be missed by many! Keep me in your thoughts and help me continue to do Gods work! The Redel send thoughts and prayers to all who ever crossed his path!
So very sorry for your loss…Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Redel Family
Thank you Mike for being a nice guy!
I’m so sorry. You are all in my prayers.
So, so sorry to hear of Mike’s death. He and his parents were good business people for the neighborhood. RIP.
I live in Tower Grove South and walk my dog past Carl’s almost daily. My dog is a rescue and his original name was Carl, so Mike and I joked about that. He greeted us with a calm smile and gave us dog treats. My dog loved to see him because he knew he’d get a milk bone and some loving ear scratches. I didn’t know him, only in minutes at a time, but I could tell he was a kind soul. I’m sorry to hear this news.
Sending light and love to all friends and family. Mike was super special to me and my dog Nik. Nik had to stop by everyday for over 10 years for a treat snd a pat. ❤️. Rest easy.
To the Osia Family, so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. May he fly above and enjoy the peace with his father & sister.
Mike worked on our cars for years and from day 1 made us feel like he’d know us for a long time. He was clearly a good man.
While his family feels his loss the most, obviously . I hope they know many in the area are deeply saddened by his passing. The neighborhood has lost a gem.
Sending prayers ❤ to the family.
Mike’s passing is a great loss. My deepest condolences to his dear family He was a wonderful man and business person and I am honored to have known him. I am a neighbor on Humphrey St and Mike and his staff have cared for my cars and me since I moved to the neighborhood in 1995. He will be sorely missed.
Osia Family,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I was a customer of Mike’s for many years. I was grateful that he was in my neighborhood and could always fit me in. He was always so friendly and trustworthy. Tower Grove South is going to miss him.
So sad. Such a loss to the Tower Grove neighborhood. May he Rest in peace.
Please know that Mike will always be remembered as a kind, honest & genuine person & I pray you may find comfort & peace as you remember a life well lived. Every soul he touched was blessed.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We always enjoyed having him at the Welcome Inn for his hunting trips. He was always such a nice caring person, and friend to all.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to all your family! I have had my car serviced for 20 years! He will be so missed in our neighborhood.
Mike was such a wonderful soul. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Words are failing me. I got to know Mike through my dad, Jim. My dad worked for Mike for many years – even past retirement, my dad couldn’t stand sitting still. Mike was always so friendly, open and had the biggest smile on his face. I’d stop by the shop and listen to them along with another mechanic, Bart, banter back & forth with each trying to “out story” the other. Such laughter and happy times!! We’ve continued to stay in touch even 19yrs after my dad’s passing…and he’s always seen to it that my mom never had any issues with her car, treating her like family. Mike is one of a kind! He was a fair & honest man and treated others like he himself would like to be treated. The world had lost another special person. I’m so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to each and everyone in the Osia family.
Feeling his loss especially hard. Mike was a wonderful person and will truly be missed.
So sorry for your loss from the Midden Family. We lived across the street from the Odis’s and my mother and Betty Osia were good friends. May he Rest In Peace ❤️
Hugs from the Murphey family! He was an amazing guy at Holy Family.
To Ken, Beverly and all the Osias and others, i send condolences and sympathy on the loss of Mike.
My heart goes out to his family. He was a good neighbor to everyone in Tower Grove South, the most trusted business person I have ever worked with. He took care of my families cars, befriended my dad, took care of us always.
He will be sorely missed.
We have lost a mechanic, friend, and neighbor that cannot be replaced.
His kindness and good nature to human and dog alike will be remembered.
My heart goes out to the family that have called my friend for many years. Many lives will no longer be the same. God Bless you all
Worked with Mike on a committee, had the highest respect for him. What a loss!
So sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Mike. We enjoyed visiting with him every summer. Our condolences go out to all his family and friends.
So hard to find a good, trusted, and honest mechanic like Mike Osia. He was always there — dependable for quality car repairs, or to just lend a sympathetic ear. I remember he comforted me one day when I came in for a car repair after my mom had passed away. He could relate to my taking care of a dying family member at home, as he cared for his sister at home, when she was dying of cancer. I will never forget his kindness and caring.
Mike was one of a kind and will truly be missed — a good and faithful servant of Christ.
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”
~Psalm 116:15
So sorry to hear of this sudden loss. Mike was a true friend, personally and in business. I will miss our mini meetings and think of him always as a brother of true integrity and bright spirit.
Such a dear person. He got me back into floating again. I will miss him so very much. May his soul rest in peace. No more sorrow, pain or illness again for him ever, he is with Jesus.
What a very sad loss. I had the privilege of knowing Mike for several years, and entrusting him with my car for service–he was always so kind, caring, and thoughtful–going out of his way to make me, and all of his customers and community members, feel well cared for and respected. Tower Grove was so much enriched by his presence. Sending deepest condolences to Mike’s family and loved ones.
Mike you are missed and loved by many. My husband Skip- Harold Winheim, loves you like a brother. You gave so much love to many. And what an example you made to the A.A. folks. Skip worked for you for 13 year’s and raves of your kindness to all. We send our condolences and prayer’s to you family and friends and how you loved Amanda your girl friend. May you rest in peace with our Lord Jesus.
SKIP & DEB
The Osia family treated me like family, and Mike was A-1. I got up at 3 a.m. to look at the full moon and said a prayer and had a really good feeling. I guess the Good Lord was letting Mike say goodbye to me. Like Carl, Karleen and Robert- remembered forever in my heart. Miss you, good guy.
My sincere condolences to the Osia family. Mike was my dear friend, someone who always had time for me and my troubles, always ending our conversations with “I love you man” and we both meant it. We shared many good times together fishing and I miss him every day. He was truly one of the kindest individuals I have ever known. May he rest in peace.
I’ve suddenly lost my life-long best friend. I still cannot believe this has happened. RIP Mike, you created a lot of happiness for those who had the good fortune to know you while you walked this earth.
My heart felt condolences to the family. Mike was a great person. I am saddened by this loss. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. When we lived in Tower Grove area he was our mechanic and a good friend. He and my late husband Bruce “grew up” together in AA and he will be missed by our program family a lot! Mike was a wonderful example of sobriety and spirituality. May he rest in peace and join Bruce in fellowship. My condolences to his family and Amanda.
Condolences to the family may he Rest in paradise
Many thoughts and prayers for Mike’s family. He has touched a lot of lives as he trudged the road of happy destiny. Especially his extended family. May God surround his family with the love and peace that surpasses all understanding.
Condolences and Prayers,
Tom and Donna Butenhoff
Prayers for Mike’s family and friends. He helped me to always look at the other side of things, “flip the coin”. He will be missed. “The Father doeth the work” said Mike. God Speed my friend. -Glenn Fuselier.
Our condolences to the Osia Family, just heard about Mike’s passing and will keep the whole family in our prayers.
I was so excited that I was going to be working with Mike this year to restore an old VW Westy. Like with all things automobile related, a call to Mike to get his advice was my first step. It’s hard to find a person in Life whose opinion can be trusted, much less in business dealings. I’m going to light a candle to Mike every time we camp in that old van. I hope he’s having fun with Jerry up there! He sure will be missed in Tower Grove.
I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a friend as well as a customer of mine at Oak Hill hardware for as long as I can remember, along with Betty and Carl. I always enjoyed his visits to my store. The Osia family is in my prayers.
always great resource for fellow Al-Anon and AA members who struggle with life cause he lived it daily and fought for control daily as we all who struggle do. We saved each others lives. Blessings to the family
I can’t believe Mike is gone! Such a shock! He took care of our cars & of us for over 30 years. So honest & calm & reliable. This must be such a loss for his Mom & family. God bkess you all.
Terry and Donna Mayes one of the most honest and hard working guy i have ever met a great mechanic. Although knowing Mike he wouldn’t have said that about himself. Being a mechanis myself i loved taking shop with Mike. A great Loss to the neighborhood and the St.Louis community .Reat in Piece brother
The neighborhood lost a gem, and his family lost a very important part of their lives. I will miss his friendship and the security I felt knowing my car was in good hands! Taken too quickly and too soon. I am so sorry for the loss.
I just found out ànd was shocked with the news since I recently spoke with Mike and he never let on he was ill. He was such a great guy and always had the perfect words at the time needed. Giving support always ,where did he find the time for everyone. He will be missed.
We just heard about Mike. He was wonderful to talk to and to do business. One of few honest businessmen. We send our prayers and condolences to his family. He will truly
be missed.
I met Mike within a week of moving to St Louis in 1990. My car needed repair & I hadn’t started a new job yet so he fixed my car for free. Mike was a great guy and I would often stop by his shop to talk with him. Mike also inspired others by showing that all things are possible with sobriety. Rest in peace brother.
So very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was truly an awesome man , loyal and honest. He was a great mechanic and dependably honest. I am thankful to have known him and his family. God bless all of the Osia family ❣️
To Mike’s family-
I am so sorry for your loss.-I just found out. He was a wonderful man and loved by so many. I will miss his gentle spirit. May he rest in eternal peace.
Julie S.