When he retired in the early 1990s, Herb continued to stay busy restoring antique tractors (usually red) and then entering them in numerous parades and events around the area. One of his greatest joys during his later years was to have his family and friends drive his beautiful tractors in a local parade or celebration. His favorite celebration was the Pioneer Machinery Show that is held near Cavalier, ND where he won many “best of show” trophies for his tractors. During his last days on this earth, Herb stayed true to himself with him loving visits from his family and friends, drinking lots of Pepsi and also joking with the nurses that were taking care of him.
Herb is survived by his children: DeNae (Jeff) Strand, Princeton, MN; JoNell (Bob) Hinnenkamp, Harwood, ND; Cindy (Greg) McColl-Hughes, Grand Forks, ND; Brenda (Darwin) Vosper-Johnson, Waterloo, IA and Scott Vosper, Nisswa, MN. He also is survived by two of his siblings: June Hanson and Ruth Gulbrandson, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Herb’s grandchildren and step grandchildren include: Aaron McColl, Katie McColl, Terry Hinnenkamp, Chris Hinnenkamp, Rob Hinnenkamp, Amy Strand, Sara Nelson, Brittany Horn and Jared Hughes. His blessings also included many great grandchildren: Adrianna, Amaya, Meelah, Scotty, Aspen, Joslyn, Jarrett, Elin and Callen. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, wife-Ramona Vosper, son-Terry Vosper, brother-Wes Vosper, sister-Doreen Taber, grandson-Aaron McColl and son in law-Scott McColl.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bathgate Presbyterian Church, Bathgate, ND. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Askew Funeral Home, Cavalier, ND. Masks are recommended. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Herb to the Pembina County Historical Society (Pioneer Machinery Show) or Hospice of the Red River Valley.