Joseph M. Bosch, 81, Linton, ND, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 in the Linton Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Linton, ND. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from noon to 9 p.m. at Myers Funeral Home where there will be a prayer service at 8 p.m. Joseph Matthew Bosch was born on May 21, 1933, to Anton and Elizabeth (Ell) Bosch. Joe passed away on August 17, 2014, at the Linton Hospital. He was raised on the family farm southeast of Linton and attended country school. At the young age of 20, Joe was drafted by the United States Army. He would spend the next 2 years of his life serving our country in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged in 1955, Joe returned home to marry his wife of 59 years Mary Eva (Vetter). Joe was the epitome of a family man. As an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman, he spent countless hours teaching his son and grandchildren to love and respect the outdoors. He wasn't much of a card player like the rest of us, but certainly enjoyed sitting behind the newest player to offer advice. The house became crowded over the years, but that's when Joe loved the place the most.Joe wore many American Legion hats and welcomed the Legion family into his life. His proudest year was that of June 1998/99 when he was the North Dakota State Commander. His latest service to the Legion was being an active color guard right up to the end of his life. He was also very proud of being awarded an Honorary High School Diploma.Joe played an active role in many organizations. He was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, the Foresters, VFW, 40 et 8, Am Vets, Emmons County Wildlife, and the Linton Senior Citizens. Joe was employed by Schumacher's, Inc. for 25 years.Joe leaves behind a loving family: his wife Mary; children Linda (Max) Voller; Rick (Barb) Bosch; Terese (Kelly Schmidt) Skjordal; and Charlene (Todd) Ankenbauer; grandchildren Christopher, Carly, Sandra, Jamison, Molly, Jonathan, Mason, Jack, Jordan, Jacie; step grandchildren Crystal (Dean) Eide with sons Riley and Carter; Amanda with son Jaryn; and Kelly (Laura) Gravesen. The youngest in the family is great granddaughter, Berlyn. He also leaves behind his sister, Mary Alice Krumm.Joe is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Peter, Wendelin, Alfred, Katie and Tillie.