Pius Masset, 89, of Linton, ND, died February 10, 2017 at the Strasburg Care Center, Strasburg, ND. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Linton, ND with Fr. Dave Zimmer and Fr. Patrick Cunningham as celebrants. Burial will be held at the St. Anthony Cemetery, Linton in the spring with military rites provided by Linton American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Feb 14 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with a prayer service to follow at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Pius Masset was placed in the arms of Peter and Asteria (Nagel) Masset on October 14, 1927 in Linton, ND and the angels placed him in the arms of Jesus on February 10, 2017 at the Strasburg Care Center. Pius was raised and educated in a country school near Linton. He served in the United States Army during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to Linton where he worked construction. Pius married Wilma Zacher on October 24, 1951 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND. Following their marriage, they lived in Linton where Pius continued to do construction work until he went to work for Farmers Union Oil (Cenex). He continued to work for Cenex for many years, retiring in 1993. Wilma died on November 10, 1988. Pius continued to live in Linton until he entered the Strasburg Care Center in October of 2016. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers and cars and most of all spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed dancing and is now dancing again with his wife, Wilma. Pius was a very quiet and humble man and will be remembered for his infectious smile.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Al and Wendy Masset of Chaska, MN; a daughter and son-in-law: Sharon and Joe Freeman of Wilton, ND; three grandchildren: AJ Masset of St. Paul, MN, Megan Freeman and Carly "Carla" Freeman both of Bismarck, ND; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Tony and Karyl Masset of Milwaukee, Myron Masset, Ellendale, ND and Delores Masset of Bismarck, ND; six sisters and brothers-in-law: Tillie Holzer of Linton, ND, Isabel Miller of Mobridge, SD, Loretta Vetch of Carson City, NV, Irene Buechler of Strasburg, ND, Luella and Mark Wangler of Napoleon, ND and Anna Mary and Ray Dockter of Linton, ND; many nieces and nephews and special neighbors and friends: Eric, Jennifer, Jay and Ella Vetter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister, Bernice Hahn and a brother, Leo Masset.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Strasburg Care Center, the staff at the Linton Hospital, and all the friends and relatives who were able to celebrate Pius' Life.

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure,
you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure."