1961 - 2024
1961 - 2024
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2024
A Liturgy of the Word for Joanne Riederer, 63, of Dickinson will be 1:00 pm Friday, June 14, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home with Deacon Ron Keller officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Catherine Cemetery in Valley City.
Visitation for Joanne will be one hour prior to the service.
Joanne passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home.
Joanne Lynn Riederer was born on January 6, 1961 in Pipestone, Minnesota to Francis Xavier and Dorothy Luverne (Shenton) Riederer. She joined four brothers and two sisters. Joanne attended school in Valley City, North Dakota and graduated from Valley City High School in 1979. She lived in various places until she settled in Dickinson, North Dakota. She was supported by ABLE, Inc., a program that supports people with disabilities at their home and in the community. Here, Joanne was able to make many new friends and enjoy many activities including making treats for others and making dog treats to bring to the animal shelter. Joanne loved being outdoors, watching TV, and being around her friends.
Joanne is survived by two brothers, Thomas (Gwen) Riederer of Lenexa, KS and Dale (Pam) Riederer of Marion, IA; sister, Jean (Don) Hardy of Beach, ND; brother-in-law, Howard Stockwell of Beach, ND; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Dorothy Riederer; brothers, Dean and Gary Riederer; and sister, Barbara Stockwell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to ABLE, Inc. (1951 1st Street West, Dickinson, ND 58601)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2067 1st St W, Dickinson, ND 58601

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