Ernest Arther "Ernie" Reich

Ernest Arther "Ernie" Reich obituary, Sidney, MO

Ernest Arther "Ernie" Reich

Ernest Reich Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jun. 3, 2025.
God put his arms around Ernie and said "Come home with me."
Ernest "Ernie" Arther Reich was on his way with God on May 27, 2025 at home in Fargo, ND.
Ernie was born March 22, 1933 to Louis (Harms) and Arther Reich of Bowbells, ND. Ernest was raised with two brothers, Chester and Bobby.
He enlisted in the Army on May 6, 1953 and was Honorably Discharged on April 1, 1955 from the Korean War.
Ernie married JoAnne Wold on July 18th 1959. They had a daughter, Beverly Ann in 1964.
He lived in Williston, ND for 46 years, where he worked at Dowell/Haliburton for 23 years. He then worked at Our Redeemers Church for 18 years and 4 years at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
Ernie is survived by his daughter, Beverly (Michael) Adams of Fargo, ND; and numerous other family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arther and Louis; wife, JoAnne; and baby brother, Bobby.

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