Martin A. Wald, 90, Strasburg, ND, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 in the Strasburg Care Center, Strasburg, ND surrounded by his family. Martin was born on the family farm three miles east of Strasburg, ND on April 3, 1923. The son of Anton A. and Ida (Bernhardt) Wald, Martin was the eldest of six children. Martin worked on the family farm until he started his own farming operation in 1943. Martin married Rose Scherr on February 1, 1944 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Strasburg, ND. Following their marriage, Martin and Rose continued operating their dairy farm in addition to growing wheat, corn and oats until Martin semi-retired in 1983 and his son Dennis Wald took over the farming operation.Martin and Rose built a home in the town of Strasburg, and Martin continued to enjoy going to the farm every day even after his retirement. Martin also enjoyed traveling with his wife; his favorite destinations were their trip to Las Vegas, cruise to Jamaica, and especially their trip to Rome where he visited the Vatican. Martin loved socializing with his friends, reading the newspaper and watching movies. Martin was known for his sense of humor and for telling funny stories and making people laugh. Martin was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather and he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Martin also loved his dogs on the farm and even after he moved to town, they would routinely follow him home.Martin liked to be active in the community and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Strasburg School Board, City of Strasburg Board, Strasburg Farmers Elevator Board, a member of Germans from Russia and Senior Citizens. Martin is survived by his wife of 69 years, Rose, Strasburg, three daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Dennis Horob, Williston, ND, Shirley and Dave Pearson, Savannah, TN, and Laura and Tom Baumgartner, Pollock, SD, and one son, Dennis Wald and his special friend, Debbie Senger, Strasburg, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Felix and Katie Wald, and Anton and Elaine Wald, all of Strasburg, three sisters and brothers-in-law, Benedicta and Pius Scherr of Strasburg, Marie and Pat Kaikini of Naples, FL and Alice and Jim Johnstun of Riverton, UT, his grandchildren, Lynn Horob (friend Tresa), Keith (Tracy) Horob, Gregg (Michelle) Pearson, Leslie (Ronnie) Wright, Tom (Jessica) Baumgartner, Kristen (Keenyn) Borr, Jessica Wald (Fianc Jerrad Bodine), and Robbie Wald (friend Kasandra), 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Delores Wald, four brothers-in-law, Rick, Isadore, Otto and Anselm Scherr.A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Myers Funeral Home in Linton, ND, with visitation continuing until 9 p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Strasburg; with Fr. Jason Signalness officiating. Burial at the church cemetery and luncheon will follow the service.A special thank you to all of the staff at the Strasburg Care Center for taking such good care of Martin and to all of Martin's friends and family for continuing to visit him the past four years he resided at the nursing home.