Pearl A. Richtsmeier

Pearl’s service will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Viewing 1 hour before the service. The livestream link will be below and available shortly before the service starts.

Pearl Ann Richtsmeier passed away peacefully at her home in Grand Forks, ND on August 13, 2025 at the age of 82.

Pearl was born on July 8, 1943 in Nelson County, ND to Harold and Alice (Raketti) Yule. She attended elementary school in a country school near Pelto, ND and high school in Lakota, ND. After graduating in 1960, she obtained her teaching certificate from the State Teachers College in Mayville, ND. She taught elementary school for a year and a half in Larimore, ND, before marrying Walter (Walt) Richtsmeier on June 4,1963 in Lakota, ND. For 61 years, they made their home and raised their family on the farm in Galesburg, ND, before moving to Grand Forks in the fall of 2024.

Pearl spent her life faithfully, lovingly caring for her husband, children, grandchildren and many friends. At a young age, she made a choice in her heart to serve God and her subsequent life reflected a true love for God’s will. She had a beautiful spirit and it was felt by those that shared her life. She was a mother and grandmother to many and a friend to all.

Pearl is survived by her husband, Walt, of Grand Forks, ND; children Brent (Aundrea) of Laguna Niguel, CA, Dean (Erin) of Boise, ID, Jim (Sharilyn) of Grand Forks, ND, Beth of Meridian, ID, Chris (Shawna) of Elora, TN, and children of her heart Ron and Cheryl Duvall of Galesburg, ND. Also surviving her are Richtsmeier grandchildren Ethan, Analise, Devon, Dara (Michael) Ciavarella, Erik (Christian), Cali, Brinna, Grant, Ayana, Michael, Mikayla, Landon, Ruby, Ivory, and Duvall grandchildren of her heart, Caleb (Karena), Daniel (Jentri), Haylee (Wade) Printz, and James; as well as great-grandchildren Calla, Merrick, Theia Ciavarella; Barrett, Tally, Stetson Duvall, and Rodey Printz. She is also survived by a sister, Becky (Dave) Burchill of Arthur, ND and sister-in-law, Dorothy Yule (Floyd) Hauck of Utica, SD. Also sharing her life are many nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Alice; an infant son, Lee; brothers, Kenneth and Terrance; and a sister, Mary.