Arthur "Art" Owsianny, 88, of St. Leonard passed away on June 22, 2012, at the Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, MD. Art was born on September 23, 1923 to Walter and Frances Owsianny in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Art was a ball turret gunner in a B-17, flying 33 bombing missions over Germany and France in World War II. After having a honorable discharge from the military he later moved to Texas and served as an instructor during the Korean War. After his service to the country he went on to complete his education and became a design engineer for Ruemlin Company located in Milwaukee. Art retired in 1984 after many years of dedicated service.

He is survived by his daughter Rachel Schrader; two grandchildren, Sandra Schrader and Katie Hassell; and two great grandchildren Audrey and Mikey Szukala. He is also survived by a devoted and loyal companion of 28 years Billie Winstead.

The family will receive family and friends on June 29, 2012 from 6:30 – 7:00 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676. There will be a Memorial Service to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.