Marjorie Riemer

Marjorie Emma Riemer, 92, passed away in the Sanford Hillsboro Care Center on March 30, 2025. Marjorie Emma Steffen was born on November 28, 1932, to Henry and Dorothea (Grothmann) Steffen. She grew up in Blanchard, North Dakota alongside her five brothers and one sister. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church. In 1950 she graduated from Hillsboro High School.

Marjorie met her husband Donald Riemer at a church related activity. They were married on February 27, 1957. They made their home in rural Hillsboro where they raised their three children.

Marjorie worked at Northwestern Bank in Hillsboro for seven years before getting married and becoming a full time mom along with helping out on the family farm. She enjoyed gardening, baking, quilting, doing jigsaw puzzles, and being outside. She also enjoyed following the Hillsboro Burros and the NDSU Bison. She took great joy in her role as a grandmother, finding delight in her grandchildren’s activities and accomplishments, as well as just being around them. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy!

A steadfast member of St. John Lutheran Church, Marjorie was actively involved in LWML, contributing her time and spiritual devotion to uplift her community. She was active in a homemakers club at one time. Marjorie was a beacon of kindness and generosity, always ready to volunteer for various causes. On Sundays she enjoyed listening to Polka Party.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Curtis (Stacey) Riemer, Hillsboro, ND, Peggy Riemer, Hillsboro, and Carolyn (Randy) Schatz, Horace, ND; brothers, Willard Steffen, Fergus Falls, MN and Robert (Susan) Steffen, Dayton, MN; sisters-in-law, Joanne Steffen, Fargo and Sharon Steffen, Grand Forks, ND; grandchildren, Dale (Marie) Riemer, Gust Riemer, Jessica Schatz, and Devin (Amanda) Schatz; great-grandchildren, Lola, Boden, Vivian, Freya, and Hazel; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Riemer; three brothers, Raymond Steffen, Walter Steffen, and Elroy Steffen; sister, Elaine Steffen; sisters-in-law, Georgia Steffen and Carolyn Steffen; and granddaughter, Elissa Riemer.

The family would like to thank the Sanford Hillsboro Care Center and Hospice of the Red River Valley for the care given to Marjorie.