Lois M Riedman
March 6, 1935 ~ October 19, 2025
Born in:
Wahpeton, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Lois Riedman, age 90, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.
Lois was born in 1935 to Herman and Marjory Haberman. She graduated from the North Dakota State College of Science, where she met the love of her life, Ray Riedman. They were married on September 3, 1955, and shared 70 wonderful years together, raising four children..
Lois dedicated much of her professional life to the YMCA in Fargo, serving as a Membership Secretary. There, she not only contributed to the organization but also built countless lifelong friendships that meant the world to her.
A true source of joy for Lois was spending summers at the lake cottage on Ottertail Lake, which she co-owned with her sister, Joan Vogel. Those sun-soaked days with family and friends became some of her most treasured memories.
Lois is survived by her devoted husband, Ray; her children: Holly McKoy (Wade) of Jackson, WY; Steve Riedman of Fargo, ND; Sue Curd (Jon) of Boise, ID; and Bill Riedman (Doris) of McAllister, MT; grandson Seth Auser, Seattle, WA and granddaughter, Elizabeth Riedman, great grandson Anderson Alphin, her sister, Joan Vogel of Billings, MT; many loving nieces and nephews; as well as dear friends, Susan and Dean Boreen of Fargo, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Marjory Haberman. A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at Edgewood Retirement Home, 4440 S. 37th Ave, Fargo, on Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. A light lunch will be served in the coffee shop at 2:30 p.m.
Lois will be remembered for her kind generous heart, strong spirit, and the joy she brought to all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and community that will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.
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Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Lois. Our family has delightful memories of fishing and visiting at your lake place. Her easy smile and laugh made visits with her such fun. We hold you all in our prayers at this time. May she rest in peace. – The Widigers
Our deepest sympathies to you, Ray, and your children and their families upon losing Lois. She was certainly a ray of sunshine and a huge part of my life. I had the pleasure and great opportunity of working with her for close to 15 years at the YMCA. Every day was filled with laughter and fun when she was there and then when Marlene Anderson piped in it was even more hilarious. She was a very good friend to me, and sometimes even gave me motherly advice. I always felt surrounded by love when I was in the room with her. Her laughter was infectious and her smile was charming. I’m glad that I kept in contact with her over the years and there is a great sadness in my heart that she is gone, but I know that she is in the arms of our Lord. Clay and I will forever cherish the memories of your dear wife, mother, and grandmother. She will always have a piece of our hearts.
Years ago I taught a class at the Y and Lois was always getting ready in the morning after class. She always greeted everyone and was happy to converse with all of us in the locker room. I can still hear her talking and laughing. I’m so sorry for your loss. Although I haven’t seen Lois. in a long time she was/is unforgettable in a happy way. Sending prayers for Lois and her family.
Ray, so sorry for your loss. Lois was like a ray of sunshine with that beautiful smile on her pretty face. We enjoyed having breakfast after mass in Mesa and getting caught up on so much of our activities. We both lived in Fargo but seen more of each other in Mesa, Arizona. 🙏🙏
Ray and Family: Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of Lois, Joyce and I will keep her and your family in our prayers. May Lois rest in peace. God Bless your classmate and wife.. Francis Dahl
To our Riedman cousins and spouses—Holly and Wade, Steve, Sue and J.C., and Bill and Doris—our hearts are with you as you gather to celebrate Lois’ life and loves. From our childhood to our adulthood, your mom was a delightful aunt to us. Lois was a spitfire of energy, conversation and opinions. Her enthusiasm for life always made us smile. We hope her arrival in heaven looked like another beautiful day at Otter Tail Lake. We know she has a seat saved for your dad to join her. We join you in spirit this week as you celebrate your mom’s 90 years of living her best life—in Fargo, at the lake, in Mesa, in Valley City, and visiting you. Love and happiest of memories to all!
Dear Ray and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Lois passing. Our deepest condolences. She has been a part of my life for 70 years. I remember her smiling and often asking me about church, family, and education. And always so happy and sincere. I am sure she is still watching over me.
Rest in Peace Godmother Lois!
Cyndy Welken-Place
To the Riedman family we send our deepest condolences on the loss of Lois. Seventy years of marriage, four children, grandchildren, loving sister and aunt, and beloved friends- what a beautiful life! May she rest in peace and may you all be comforted by wonderful memories.
Lois and I have had a long and great friendship. We shared many lunches and other get togethers. Virgil and I spent many memorable times at the Ottertail Lake cabin. I appreciated Lois’ great sense of fashion and home decor.
I will miss her so much. My sympathy to all of you. May God give you peace.
Love,
Marian
Joe and I are so sorry for the loss of your Mom Lois. We enjoyed the years visiting with your Mom and Dad when they would come to your house in Boise, Idaho for the holidays. Your mom was always looking forward to go shopping with you and she made such great food! Your Mom and Dad were always nice to talk with and fit right in with all the friends. They loved people and parties…:) Thinking of you and your Dad and family, and may those special lifetime memories comfort all of you. Love, Marie & Joe Bates
Prayers for all from the Poletti family. We enjoyed being neighbors for five years and our children having Lois as a “Grandma” across the street. She had a wonderful, big heart. We are grateful to have known her!