Nick J. Bossert 1912 - 2006

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Nick J. Bossert, 94, Karlsruhe, died Friday, January 5, 2007, in a Minot nursing home.

He was born on December 31, 1912, in Karlsruhe, ND, the son of John and Elizabeth (Boehm) Bossert. He graduated from Karlsruhe Parochial School in 1928 and Drake High School in 1932. Following his primary education, he attended the University of North Dakota for two years.

Nick started farming in 1935, and in 1945, he purchased the Bossert Lumberyard in Karlsruhe and operated it until he retired from farming and the lumber business in 1978.

He married Delores Zaback on October 17, 1938, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Velva. Delores died on March 29, 1984, in Minot. Nick moved to Minot in 2000, and lived at Edgewood vista before entering Trinity Homes.

Nick's public service included being Mayor of Karlsruhe from 1949 to 1983. He was recognized with the "Certificate of Commendation" for his 34 years of service to the community by Governor George A. Sinner in 1986.

Nick was an active member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was a member of the church choir from 1950 to 2001, Men of Verein, and the Knights of Columbus. Bishop James S. Sullivan honored him during the "Jubilee Year of 2000", for Faithful Service to the Diocese of Fargo.

Survivors: sons, Daniel (Annette) Bossert, Littleton, CO. Peter (Linda) Bossert, Minot, and Joseph Bossert, Fargo; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Michael Bossert, Minot; sisters, Mary Klein, Fargo and Martha (Ray) Klein, Minot; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, his parents, brothers, Peter and Fred Bossert and sister, Magdalen Bossert.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe.

Visitation: Monday, January 8, 2007 from Noon until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7 p.m.

Burial: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND.

Celebrant of the Liturgy: Father James Gross

Music: Processional "Holy God We Praise Thy Name"
Offertory "Beautiful Savior"
Communion "Peace Is Flowing"
Recessional "How Great Thou Art"
Sts. Peter and Paul Church Choir
Teresa Boehm, organist

Honorary Bearers: Nick's family and friends

Active Bearers: Nick Bossert, Dennis Bossert, Leonard Wald, Darrell Zaback, David Zaback Donald Luchsinger

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