The funeral for Oscar Ternes, 91, Strasburg, ND, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg with Fr. Jason Signalness and Fr. Leonard Eckroth officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He died Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Linton Hospital, Linton, ND. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Myers Funeral Home, Linton and continue from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the church where a prayer service will be held at 7:00. A complete obituary is forthcoming.Oscar was born February 10, 1923, the son of Anton and Agatha (Welk) Ternes in Krasna, ND. He attended country school and farmed with his father until he married Isabella Paul in October, 1949. They farmed west of Strasburg for several years, retiring in 1989 and moved into town. Oscar was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he became a 4th Degree Knight, and held the position of Grand Knight for several years. Oscar was very proud to be a Knight and was instrumental in the recruitment of many "Brothers". He was a huge advocate for the community of Strasburg believing in the support of all things local. Oscar loved children. After the birth of their first child, Terry, and the death of their second child, Matthew, Oscar and Isabel adopted 3 daughters. He loved to spend time with them and their families. Oscar was a huge supporter of the Right to Life movement where he marched in protest, even spending a night in jail for his beliefs. Upon retirement, Fr. Leonard Eckroth, showing great patience, taught Oscar the joys of fishing. They spent many hours at Rice Lake. He also found joy in playing cards and had many wonderful card buddies though the years. Oscar is survived by his three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathleen Ternes, Elkridge, MD, Lynette and Steve Gefroh, Strasburg, and Donna and David Doll, New Salem, ND, six grandchildren, Sam (Sepideh), Luke & Michael Ternes, Nichelle (Kris) Jefferson, Katie Jo and Krysten Doll, four great grandchildren, Jasmine and Kingston Jefferson, Halley Vetter and Bethanie Ternes, one brother, Edwin Ternes and two sisters, Lydia Roehrich and Selma Beauchamp, 2 brothers in law, Marcel and Don Beauchamp. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Isabella, two sons, Terry and Matthew, 2 sisters, Ann and Rose, 2 brothers in law, Egidi and Peter and 1 sister in law, Barbara.