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Sylvester Olsberg of Fargo, Manor Care Health Services, Fargo, North Dakota formerly of Valley City, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at Sanford Health, Fargo on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the age of 71.

Gary S. Olsberg, our loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born to Dennis and Harriet (Johnson) Olsberg on July 28, 1945 in Valley City.  He was raised in Valley City with four brothers.  He graduated from Valley City High School in 1964 and graduated later from Valley City State University.   He was united in marriage to Patricia Kramer on June 5, 1970 in Valley City.  They made their home in Scranton, North Dakota for three years before making their home in Valley City.  Gary taught school for a time and worked at various manufacturing jobs around the area.

Gary excelled in sports especially wrestling and football, he also loved the outdoors.  Hunting and fishing were his passion.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Terreasa, Fargo; two granddaughters and two great granddaughters; and three brothers, Michael, Larry and Lee (Rhonda), all of Valley City.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his older brother, Richard.

His family would like to thank the Manor Care Health Service of Fargo and his extended family of the Manor Care facility, particularly Stacey and Kemo and especially to Glenn, a very good friend of Gary’s.  We would also like to thank ICU at Sanford Hospital that took care of Gary through his final hours and especially to Michael and Becky and all the doctors.  Thank You All!

A memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday, January 28, at the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City.  Burial will be in the spring in Woodbine Cemetery, Valley City.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel.  Please visit the online guestbook for Gary at www.olivernathanchapel.com.