Wallace A. Osmon, 89, died May 17, 2010 in Bozeman, Mont. 

Wallace was born June 3, 1920, in Hillsboro - the son of Albert and Hannah Osmon. His father was a long time sheriff of Trail County. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1939 and attended Jamestown College from 1939 to 1943. He was active in student affairs and athletics. He graduated from Mayville State University in March of 1945. He received an MA degree from The University of Northern Colorado. He received his degree in guidance counseling from The University of North Dakota in 1963.

Wally taught at Kulm and Portland before moving to Langdon in 1945 where he taught and coached. He became the high school counselor until he retired after 40 years as an educator. For a period of time, he also taught in Milton.

He served in various civic organizations. He was elected Cavalier County Justice, Langdon City Magistrate and Cavalier County Juvenile Commissioner for 10 years. He was active in park affairs and served in various capacities in United Lutheran Church. He was a member of Lebanon Lodge #34, Langdon Scottish Rites Bodies, Kem Temple of Grand Forks, Royal Order of Jesters and Langdon Eagles. He belonged to several educational and guidance associations.

He married Helen Norgaard in Lakota, ND in 1944. They have two daughters. 

He is survived by his wife, Helen, of 65 years; daughters, Susan McConnell, of Bozeman and B.J. (Chris) Manos of Helena, Mont.; one brother, Lyle Osmon, of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Monica Veirs of Durham, N.C. and Kelly Manos of Helena.

Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service and Cremator in Bozeman was in charge of the arrangements.

A Memorial Service will be held in Langdon on Wednesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at United Lutheran Church.

Cards for the family can be directed to -

Mrs. Helen Osmon

10 South Yellowstone

Unit 9

Bozeman, MT. 59718

Condolences:

We extend our thoughts and prayers to Helen and their daughters. I had the pleasure of working with "Ozzie" at the Langdon Country Club several years ago.

Dick & Roberta Charrier

Helen, our sincere sympathy to you and yours.  I appreciated Wally's friendship while I was working temporarily at Langdon High School. 

Judy Kram

Extending my sympathies to all in your loss.  Mr. Osman was a great guidance counselor, as well as a super teacher in our physcology/socialogy class.  He helped me obtain my first job at the ABM site in Nekoma right after graduation...something I was always appreciative of.  He will no doubt be missed by many.  Keeping you in prayer.

L. (Fischer) Malone

My sincere condolences to the family of Wallace Osmon.  I know there are many who are saddened by his passing.  He touched many, many lives at Langdon High School and other areas of his life.  He will always have a special place in my heart.  Am keeping the family in my prayers for God's comfort and peace. 

Mary Ann (Koukol) Kern

Helen,

 I remember Wally telling us ghost stories when I was less than ten years old, one so scary I left my bicycle by your house and RAN home!  He was such a good storyteller, and I loved to watch his eyes twinkle when he was telling a story or teasing.  Our family's lives intertwined from that point until this day, and I am forever thankful for that....  I am sad with you and your daughters at your great loss, and also thankful for his release to the Lord.   

Love, Paul

for Paul & Julie Ford (still close to Susan)

We send our sympathy to all of you on Wally's passing.  We have many fond memories of time spent with Wally and the rest of the family in our dear Langdon and LHS.  All the best to you and yours.

John and Joann Lawrence

My heartfelt sympathies to the family as you cope with the loss of a loved one. May the fond memories shared bring comfort during this difficult time of grief and pain.

(Please read John 5:28,29)

A. Jackson

SUSAN & BARB,

SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR DAD PASSED AWAY. WHAT A GREAT GUY. MY MEMORIES WILL BE IN MY HEART ALWAYS.

BOB PUNG

How often over the years I have thought of my civics teacher, Mr.Osmon, who also served as principal at Milton High school in the late 1950's and early 1960's.  He was a scholar of the US Constitution and instilled in his students the importance and responsibility for participation in the democratic process.  He was not only a great teacher but a great American!!

Janet Goodman Muldoon