Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
Secondary Number ~ 701.650.9937
Perry Oster
Perry was born in Carrington, North Dakota on December 9, 1962, to Marvin and Angie Oster. He grew up in Carrington and attended Carrington High School. After graduating high school in 1982, he attended North Dakota State School of Science earning a degree in Accounting.
In 1984 Perry started at United Telephone as an Accountant. Shortly after being hired he became the Office Manager and remained in that role until 2010 when he became the General Manager/CEO until his retirement in 2021 after 37 years with the company. Perry was respected by his employees and was always willing to lend a hand, whether it was working on a float for a parade or implementing new technology.
When Perry started at United Telephone, the company was a small Cooperative that provided local and long-distance service. During his tenure, the company acquired more exchanges, eventually becoming known as United & Turtle Mountain Communications, and offering local, long-distance, IPTV, and fiber to its home subscribers. From having zero computers in the office to fiber at every home in the service area, Perry was instrumental in transforming the company over the years.
Perry put his heart and soul into his work and the company, making many lifelong friends along the way. He was a leader in the telecommunications industry and was on many boards including Dakota Carrier Network, RSA2, RSA3, North Dakota Long Distance, North Plains Utility Contracting, and also served on the Member Advisory Committee for the National Information Solutions Cooperative for many years.
The Shriners had a special place in Perry’s heart. He was secretary of the 49ers Shrine Club for 10+ years and a member of the Lebanon Lodge. His summers were spent at Lake Juanita and Mount Carmel Dam. He loved being at the lakes with family and friends, laughing and sharing stories around the campfire or in his grain bin bar. His favorite holiday was July 4th, especially taking his great nephews to buy the largest fireworks they could find. Perry enjoyed traveling, UND hockey, his tractor, and ATV but his two loves were his work and summers at the lakes.
Perry will be deeply missed by Connie Stremick, significant other of Langdon; her family Troy & Frankie Stremick (Conner, Ava), Terra & Paul Medbery (Rylee, Hadley, Blakely), and Jill Stremick (Dekker) all of Langdon; his mother, Angie Oster, Carrington; sister Melody (Brian) Klein, Inver Grove Heights, MN, nephew Brett Klein, niece Kristina Klein & Zach Seipel; brother Brian (Leslie) Oster, Carrington, Nephew Brandon & Kacey Rask, (Cayden and Alivia) Bismarck, Niece Nichole & Dustin Garber, (Callen, Nic, & Briggs) Carrington.
Perry was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Oster.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 5:00PM-6:00PM followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00PM at St. Alphonsus Church, Langdon, ND.
Perry’s Carrington Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 1:00 – 7:00PM with family present from 5:00PM-7:00PM with a Rosary Service at 6:45PM, followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00PM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 10:30AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND.
His Burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery.
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So so sorry for your loss. Perry was a great friend when we lived in Carrington. Always willing to help. Hugs to you all! Love, Sharon
So sorry to hear about Perry he was a great guy, we had a lot of fun together he will be truly missed!!!
Sorry for the loss of Perry he was a wonderful and great friend to have known and will be missed
So sad to hear Perry left his earthly home. We had a great working relationship through UTMA and our Quality Printing business. Perry was a delight to work with and how he supported the Langdon business community. Just had a quick visit with him at the Bread Pan a few weeks ago and he said he was doing great. God has a plan…. RIP Perry and our love Connie and family…. love to all his family.
Very sorry for your loss. He was doing so good after his heart surgery. Was a big shock to get this sad news. Perry will be missed greatly. Will be a wonderful Angel watching over the family now.🙏🙏🙏
So very sorry. Perry was a great guy. Condolences to Perry’s family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. He was a great guy & he will be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to the family. Sending prayers & hugs for you all.
So very saddened by the news of Perry’s passing. Super guy. He will be missed. We send our condolences and prayers to the Oster families.
So sorry for your loss! Enjoyed spending some times in the grain bin at the lake for happy hour! 🙏🤗❤️
So very sorry for your loss. Perry was a great neighbor and nice guy. Prayers and hugs for you all.
Cindy and I always had a good time meeting up with Perry on telecommunication trips whether it was in St. Louis or Las Vegas- the evenings were planned out with a good time in mind and Perry was the party planner. You will be missed…condolences to the entire Oster family.
I am so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing, sending hugs and prayers to all his family and dear friends. He well truly be missed by everyone who’s life he has touched💙🙏💙🙏
I will miss Perry, worked with him for many years and really got to know him well. We worked together in Fargo, we are sorry we will not be able to attend Perry’s funeral.
So sorry and sending hugs and prayers to all his loved ones and family. Extra big hugs for you Connie
Condolences to Angie, Brian & the Oster family on the passing of Perry. Although we did not know him, we know the pain & shock that comes with the sudden passing of a loved one. Our thoughts & sympathies go out to all of the family & friends of Perry during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear such sad news. Thoughts and hugs going out to you Connie and all the families. Cherish all those precious and loving memories ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. Perry was such a nice person. He was always up for giving a ride on the pontoon or a campfire get together. You all have my deepest sympathy.
We are so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. He was a truly nice man and always had something good to say. We cleaned the Telephone company when he was there and he was always happy with what we did and always complimented on us our work. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We were so sorry to hear of this. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Royd and Jeanne Unruh
So sorry to hear of Perry. He was fun to visit and had a quick wit. Condolences to Connie and Perrys families.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Perry over the years but I have always heard good things about him. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him , I’m sure. Sending prayers and hugs to all of his family. May he rest in peace.
We were so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing. He was a good friend and a kind person. We have many great memories of him.
Sorry to hear of Perry’s Passing. He was a wonderful work colleague and friend and he will be missed.
Perry was a great guy and John always enjoyed visiting with him. We are sorry for his sudden loss, and our condolences go to all of his family and friends that will miss him so much.
I’m so very sorry to hear about his passing! My condolences go out to all of his friends and family.
Perry was one of the nicest people I had the privilege of knowing. I will miss him. Especially his wonderful smile.