Oswald Benjamin "Ozzie" Weber, 92, rural Sawyer died on Monday, August 13, 2012 in a Velva nursing home.

Oswald was born on August 30, 1919 on the family farm near Sawyer, ND to Frank and Pauline (Selzer) Weber. He was reared on the family farm in Newman Township of Ward County which was homesteaded by his ancestors in 1900. Oswald was confirmed in 1935, attended rural schools in that area, and as a young adult he assisted his parents and siblings with the operation of the farm. Eventually, he and his brother Gust assumed control of the farm and they raised small grains and livestock. They were joined by their nephew Steven Weber in the operation of the family farm in 1986. Oswald retired from farming in 2001. He entered the Souris Valley Care Center in March of 2011.

Oswald was a member of Hope Lutheran Church- rural Sawyer and was a former member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles Aerie and Farmers Union. He was an avid bowler.

Oswald is survived by his sister-in-law: Ida Weber of Mesa AZ; nieces: Ardella Helstedt, Gloriann Skoglund, Hilda Gumke and Beverly Holland; Nephews: Steven and Arno Weber; Jim, Dale and Gary Nyberg and Jerome and Terrance Schultz as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Oswald was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Alma, Emma, Ellen, Aurelee and Olga and brothers: Frank Jr., William, Ferdinand, John, Frederick, Erven and Gustav.

Celebration of Oswald's Life: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot.
Visitation: Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Souris Valley Care Center.