Joseph Aberle, 93, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with rosary starting at 7:00 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home, Linton, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Linton, ND, with Father Shannon Lucht officiating. Myers Funeral Home of Linton will be streaming Joseph's service for any family and friends that can't attend at www.Myersfh.com under Joseph's obituary.

Burial will take place following the service in the St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery.

Joseph was born August 10, 1927 on the family farm 15 miles east of Linton, ND, the son of August and Catherine (Wetzel) Aberle. Joseph grew up on the family farm and attended school in a rural one-room schoolhouse in Dakem District.

Joseph married his beloved wife, Rose (Mathern) Aberle, June 15, 1949 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in rural Napoleon. They made their home on the Aberle family farm 16 miles east of Linton, where they lovingly raised their eleven children. Joseph lived a very blessed life. He enjoyed playing cards, visiting casinos with his wife Rose, playing harmonica, celebrating both birthdays and names day parties with family and friends. In his younger days he loved dancing, especially to polka music. Family was the most important thing to Joseph. He will be remembered as a smart, honest, hardworking man who always put his family first.

Joseph was very active in his community. He was a licensed auctioneer, served as a trustee for the St. Michael's Catholic church and was a member of the Linton Knights of Columbus, Council 5955 since it was chartered in April 1967, where he was recognized several times for his participation in the council.

Joseph is survived by seven sons, Dennis Aberle, Beulah, ND, Marvin (Debbie) Aberle, Beulah, Robert (Carol) Aberle, Bismarck, ND, Duane (friend Geriann) Aberle, Bismarck, Florian Aberle, Bismarck, Darius (Sherry) Aberle, Linton, and Calvin (Connie) Aberle, Bismarck; three daughters, Arlene (Chuck) Welk, Wishek, ND, Rosie (Marvin) Werlinger, Circle Pines, MN, and Charlene (Francis) Wald, Linton; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.

Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Rose Aberle; son, Melvin Aberle; parents, August and Catherine Aberle; two sisters, Annie Vetter and Johanna Feist; and three brothers, August Aberle, Eugene Aberle and Leo Aberle.