Shannon Osvold, 56, of Tioga, ND passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his residence in Tioga, ND.

Shannon was born March 28, 1968, to Harris and Kathleen (Brothers) Osvold in Tioga. He attended Central Elementary School and graduated from Tioga High School in 1987. Shannon, Ozzy to his friends, earned an associate degree in diesel mechanics from the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. He held a variety of jobs in the oil field, including a stint on an offshore rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

Shannon loved working on cars, collecting vintage neon beer signs, and spending time with his many friends. He loved his dogs, Wesley, Homer, Bart, and Dozer, who he cared for the past two years. He helped to look after his father after his mother’s death. He was famous for the food he cooked and grilled, and he became the keeper of the family potato salad recipe. He also was the keeper of the family stories; he was famous for remembering stories and details that the rest of the family had long forgotten. Shannon was funny, kind and generous, and he will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him.

Shannon is survived by siblings, Steve (Leonel Aroche) Osvold, Peggy (Burt Chase) Fleming, and Lorri (John) Zenz; nieces, Nicole Fleming and Jeanna Zenz; nephew, Carter Zenz; uncles, Joseph “Skeeter” (Myra) Osvold and Fred (Diane) Osvold; aunt, Carol Brothers; many cousins and many friends.

Shannon was preceded in death by his parents, Harris and Kathy Osvold.