Charles Warren Ostrom III, age 81, died on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Fort Wayne, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late Charles Warren and Phyllis Harrison-Berlitz Ostrom. Charles was a graduate of Lehigh University where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and an All-American nominated four-year varsity lacrosse player. He had a career in commercial sales for the paper industry. He proudly served as a member of the New Jersey National Guard. Charles is survived by his wife, Diane L. Ostrom of Fort Wayne; son, Charles W. Ostrom IV of New Jersey; grandson, Christopher W. Ostrom; siblings, Susan O. (Walter) Asp of Fort Wayne and Robert B. (Anne) Ostrom of Charleston, SC; five nieces; and 6 grandnieces and 6 grandnephews. Service is at 4:30pm, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St. with calling one hour prior to the service. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com