Tim Reisenauer Obituary
Timothy James Reisenauer, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was 68.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. A rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Tim was born on December 4, 1956, in Mandan, ND to John and Monica (Stein) Reisenauer. He was blessed with two daughters, Amanda (Mandy) and Tawnie. On November 27, 2018, he married Colleen Richter at St. Hildegard’s Church in Menoken, ND. They resided in Bismarck until his death.
Tim was a quiet, creative, and handy man. He could be found either at home or at a garage sale. He had many hobbies, spending much of his time repurposing his acquired treasures and working on his favorite cars.
Although it was quite sudden and unexpected, Tim was blessed with a happy death, passing just hours after having received the Last Rites of the Catholic Church. May he rest in peace.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen; his daughters, Amanda (Chris) Brown of Bismarck, and Tawnie (Nick) Jensen of Carson, ND; his stepchildren, Ryan Olufson, and Sara (Raymond) Ternes; his sisters, Donna Jean Scoular and Carol Goetz; his brother, John; and three grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, John and Monica.
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