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MSGT Chester M. Vosburg

Birth	:	27 Mar 1917 Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 May 2012 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.4585991, -97.6813965
Inscription	:	Sibling: Walter Roy Vosburg B:9/08/1911 ND.D:12/10/1980 ND Marvin R. Vosburg B:11/17/1918 ND. D:5/30/1998 ND
Description	:	Chester M. Vosburg, 95, of Fargo, North Dakota, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo. Chester M. Vosburg, the son of W.H. "Tom" and Marie (Gulbranson) Vosburg was born March 27, 1917 at Lisbon, North Dakota and graduated from Lisbon High School. Chet enlisted in the U.S. Army March 17, 1941 and was discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant from the regular Army in November 1965 after serving 24 years. During WWII, he was a member of the 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion which was an active unit in the North African, Italian and Central European Campaigns.... Read More	Chester M. Vosburg, 95, of Fargo, North Dakota, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Sanford Palliative Care, Fargo. Chester M. Vosburg, the son of W.H. "Tom" and Marie (Gulbranson) Vosburg was born March 27, 1917 at Lisbon, North Dakota and graduated from Lisbon High School. Chet enlisted in the U.S. Army March 17, 1941 and was discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant from the regular Army in November 1965 after serving 24 years. During WWII, he was a member of the 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion which was an active unit in the North African, Italian and Central European Campaigns. He had been awarded five campaign stars, plus the bronze star. He married Alice E. Bot of Lisbon, North Dakota, at Temple, Texas on June 17, 1946. Alice passed away August 25, 2004. Chet noted that his Army career instilled in him the true meaning of teamwork and for giving his best effort in everything he did. After WWII, Chet continued his military service in the regular army, serving two tours in Korea and ended his military career as a regular army recruiting supervisor based in Fargo. After his military career, he was employed by the Social Security Office and the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals until his retirement in March 1979. Chet was a charter member of Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo. He had been active in Senior Citizens volunteer activities and had served two terms as a member of the Fargo Senior Commission. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Rosewood on Broadway. In 1987, he was honored as one of the Red River Valley's ten "Most Admired Seniors" by the Metropolitan Federal Bank. In 1999, he received the Colonel's Way Award, an honor presented by Kentucky Fried Chicken to seniors in each state who remain active later in life. Chet was also active in the Fargo Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees as well as the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Chet was a life member of the Fargo Elks Lodge, VFW, DAV and a long time member of the American Legion. He was also a member of Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge and the Fargo Golden K Kiwanis Club. He was one of the organizers of the Red River Valley Senior Golf Tour and served as the secretary/treasurer for 12 years. Chet is survived by his sister-in-law, Kay Vosburg, Oakes, ND; nephews, Gerald (Rose) Vosburg, Salina, KS; James (Pat) Vosburg, Woodbury, MN ; Alan (Colleen) Vosburg, Bozeman, MT; Donald (Joan) Vosburg, Lisbon, ND; Mark (Jaqi) Vosburg, Hibbing, MN; and many grand-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alice; one sister and four brothers; several nephews and nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hope Lutheran Foundation, Fargo Senior Commission or a charity of your choice. Funeral Service: Saturday, May 12, 2012, at 10:00am at Hope Lutheran Church (North Campus), Fargo. Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church Burial: Saturday, May 12, following the service, at 2:00pm at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lisbon, ND.

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Where is MSGT Chester M. Vosburg's memorial?
MSGT Chester M. Vosburg's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, Ransom County, USA.
When did MSGT Chester M. Vosburg death?
MSGT Chester M. Vosburg death on 9 May 2012 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the MSGT Chester M. Vosburg's memorial?
Latitude: 46.4585991
Longitude: -97.6813965

Family Members:

Parent

William Henry “Tom” Vosburg

(1883 - 1960)

Marie Gulbrandson Vosburg

(1889 - 1966)

Spouse

Alice Edith Bot Vosburg

(1918 - 2004)

Siblings

Walter Roy Vosburg

(1911 - 1980)

Marvin Russel Vosburg

(1918 - 1998)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4585991, -97.6813965

2. Saint Aloysius Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4575500, -97.6791640

3. Saint Paul Cemetery
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4. Anselm Lutheran Cemetery
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5. Zion Cemetery
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6. Saint Olaf Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5800018, -97.6252975

7. Evangelical Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5108830, -97.5107320

8. Bethania Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5433660, -97.8270290

9. Fillmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5870820, -97.7605000

10. Dick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3764000, -97.8677979

11. Aliceton Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3112900, -97.5958000

12. Saint Patrick Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6164900, -97.6032200

13. Enderlin City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6173160, -97.6053290

14. Sheldon City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5875015, -97.5036011

15. Preston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5771830, -97.8888170

16. Fort Ransom Post Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5176930, -97.9399920

17. Whitestone Hill Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2681600, -97.6325800

18. Stiklestad Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4996986, -97.9617004

19. Standing Rock Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5435982, -97.9467010

20. Sundale Colony Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3243600, -97.4435300

21. Pontiac Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Pontiac Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6591377, -97.5565262

22. Fraedrich Family Burial Site
Highland Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6430855, -97.5007629

23. Saint Petri Cemetery
Nome, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6597500, -97.8281100

24. Northland Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5888630, -97.9510010