Elmer Arnold Opsal

NDPDI died 07/10/2007 in Williams County, 92 Years; born 08/31/1914. Residence - Williams County.

• Parents: Amund Rossinius Opsal, Anna Opsal (born Svandal)
• Siblings: Oliver Theodore Opsal, Arthur M Opsal, Myrtle Adelaine Tetrault (born Opsal), Ruth Sofia Allen (born Opsal), Ordean Martin Opsal

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Elmer Opsal, 92, a longtime Williston, North Dakota resident formerly of Alamo, North Dakota, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 10, 2007, at the Mercy Medical Center in Williston, North Dakota. Interment will be in Hauge Cemetery, Alamo, North Dakota at a later date.

Elmer Arnold Opsal was born Aug. 31, 1914 in Ellisville Township in Williams County, North Dakota to Amund and Anna (Swandal) Opsal.

At the age of three the family moved to Alamo, North Dakota where they farmed for many years.

In 1942 Elmer was inducted into the U.S. Army and served most of his service in Germany until the end of World War II. After his return from the war he farmed and worked for the railroad. From the 1950s until his retirement in the 80s he worked for the Williams County Highway Department.

On March 30, 1963 Elmer married Joy Garber in Williston, North Dakota, and to this union a baby girl was born, Starla Kay Opsal. Starla was the joy of Elmer's life.

Elmer had a great sense of humor and was always quick with a smile and laugh. Elmer and Joy loved to camp and fish and spent many summer weekends at a local lake. He also enjoyed all his grandchildren and spent many hours playing cards with them.

He was a member of Moose Lodge 239, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Faith United Methodist Church.

Surviving Elmer are his wife, Joy E. Opsal of Williston, North Dakota; his daughter, Starla Kay Morkassel and her husband, Darl, of Fargo, North Dakota; his stepsons, Larry Garber and wife, Barb, of Black Hawk, South Dakota; and Garry Garber and wife, Leslie, of St. Regis, Montana; stepdaughter, Karen Garber of Newhall, California.

And 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Elmer is also survived by his brother, Ordean Opsal and wife, Patsy, of Spokane, Washington; and his sister Myrtle Tetrault of Williston, North Dakota; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, granddaughter, two brothers, one sister, and his parents.

• U.S. Social Security Death Index
• Elmer Opsal
• Birth: Aug 30 1914
• Death: July 10 2007
• Last residence: Williston, North Dakota

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