Peter A. Riewer

Peter “Pete” A. Riewer, age 77, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, surrounded by his family.

Pete was born on May 11, 1946, in Bagley, MN to John and Cecelia (Thul) Riewer. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bagley. He and his five siblings were raised by their aunt Theresa Thul after the death of their parents. He graduated from Bagley High School in 1964. Throughout school he played football and basketball for the Flyers.

Pete attended Bemidji State University, then went on to serve his country in the US Air Force, stationed in Thailand. He coached Legion baseball and other youth sports for many years when he returned to Bagley. He worked at First Federal Bank in Bagley as a branch manager, for Mastec of Shelvin, and on the NDSU grounds crew until his retirement. Pete was a member of the Bagley American Legion, the Bagley Rotary Club, and the Knights of Columbus.

Pete enjoyed playing and watching all sports and reading about sports in multiple newspapers. He loved to watch his children, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and his grandchildren compete in various gyms throughout MN, ND, SD and IA. He enjoyed get-togethers with family friends, playing cards, golfing and fishing. He also enjoyed biking and trips to Gull Lake with Molly and her family. He was known for his quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. He loved to share stories of his childhood and coaching days.

He is survived by his significant other, Molly Fortney of Fargo, ND, and his four children: Jody (Byron) Negen of Mt Iron, MN, Denise (Dana) Pikarski of Browns Valley, MN, Dan (Sarah) Riewer of Bagley, MN and Matt (Debbie) Riewer of Bagley, MN, along with grandchildren Bryce (Briana), Alexandra, and Braxton Negen, Katelyn, Kendra (Quinn) Alo and Keanan Pikarski, Garrett, Kennedy, Aubrey and Gracie Riewer, and Alicia (Corey) Krueger, PJ (Tracy) Nelson, Stephanie (Nick) Fisher and Stacie (Andy) Weiss, and Great Grandchildren Lenny Pete Alo and Blair Genevieve Negen. He is further survived by the mother of his children, Linda Riewer Prouty, of Bagley, as well as his siblings; Leroy (Connie) Riewer, Geraldine (Sy) Berezni, Rose (Al) Colligan, and sister-in-law Maryann Riewer. And of course, his Corgi, Chili, and his entire Campbell family.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Cecelia Riewer, his aunt and caregiver Theresa Thul, and his siblings Gerald Riewer and Eileen Lewis, along with Molly’s parents Dr Keith and Mary Fran Campbell.

Active urn bearers will be Dan and Matt Riewer. Honorary urn bearers will be Pete’s numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews that meant so much to him.

Funeral Services will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be Friday, December 1, 2023 one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will occur Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:00 am at the Fargo National Cemetery with military honors.

Arrangements by Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, flowers by Kendra Alo Design, and urn crafted by Matt and Jeff Riewer. Memorials can be made in Pete’s honor to the Clearwater County Food Shelf in Bagley and the FM Emergency Food Pantry in Fargo, where Pete volunteered.