Arthur H. Jose

Arthur Jose, 85, Bismarck, passed away December 24, 2008. Services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at Parkway Funeral Service Chapel, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Pastor Dale Nabben officiating. Burial will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 1pm-9pm Monday at Parkway Funeral Service with a prayer service at 7pm. Visitation continues one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Arthur Helmuth Jose was born June 22, 1923 in Mercer County to John and Annetta Buchmann Jose. He was raised and educated northwest of Golden Valley, ND. Art was a member of CC camp in Vermillion, SD, and inducted into the US Army in 1945, at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, MN. His company was sent to Fort Ord, CA, and then overseas during WWII, where he served in the Pacific Theater in Tokyo, Okinawa, and Philippines. He received a Unit Citation, Occupation of Japan medal, and Good Conduct medal for his contribution to our country. Art was honorably discharged on June 7, 1946, and returned home and married Martha Pfennig on December 8, 1946, in Golden Valley. They farmed in Golden Valley for two years then moved to Regan, ND, where they farmed until moving to Bismarck in 1953. Art worked for Sweetheart Bakery, which became Interstate Brands, Inc, until his retirement in 1985. Art was an active member of Bismarck Community Church where he served as an elder and Deacon. He belonged to the American Legion and was involved in a bowling league. He was a very good bowler and received many bowling trophies over the years. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, and music. He loved to sing! He was also the prankster at home and work, and enjoyed pulling pranks and innocent jokes on people. Art was admired and served as an inspirational role model for living a good, clean life. He is dearly loved and will be missed by his family and good friends. Art is survived by his wife, Martha, Bismarck; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ken Rosanne and Dennis Trish all of Bismarck; his daughter and son-in-law, Julie Mike Heid of Mandan; six grandchildren, Jesse, Casey Miranda, Kenton Missy, Lindsay Brad Brenamen, Kendra Brian Hansen, and Kellie Dale Helm; nine great-grandchildren, Aidan, Alexa, Ainsley, Mya, Tess, Tanner, Rylee, Brady, and Tysen; two brothers, Ervin and Elmer; and three sisters, Martha Dittus, Ruth Sanders, and Delora Forde. Art was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ida Bauer, and his brother Gilbert.

Arthur H. Jose

June 22, 1923 - December 24, 2008