Cynthia Rieger

Cynthia K. Rieger, 67, Grand Forks, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.

Cynthia Katherine Schneider, the daughter of Anton and Angeline (Hoffart) Schneider, was born on October 7, 1952 in Rugby, North Dakota.  She attended school in Selz, North Dakota and was a member of the first class to graduate from the newly constructed school in Harvey, North Dakota.  After graduation she took art classes by correspondence.  On November 6, 1970, Cyndi married Ronald Rieger in Selz, North Dakota.  They lived in Esmond, ND, and Selz, ND before moving to Grand Forks, ND in the spring of 1971.  She worked at Northwest Mutual Insurance as an underwriter.  Cyndi later provided daycare in her home for many families before she decided to work full time as the office manager for Ron’s Electric and later RBB Electric in Grand Forks.

Cyndi and Ron enjoyed dividing their time between their homes in Grand Forks, Arizona, and White Earth Lake. Together Cyndi and Ron loved traveling to many places including Maine and a railway trip through Canada. While traveling they were always excited to try out new restaurants and shops. Baking and gardening were hobbies of Cyndi’s that always seemed to keep her family and friends well fed. She played cards every Monday with a great group of friends.  Her favorite show was the Voice which she never missed along with Wheel of Fortune.  Above all she loved spending time with and watching her grandkids in any activity they had.

Cyndi is survived by her husband, Ronald “Ron” Rieger, Grand Forks;  children all of Grand Forks, Jonathan (Theresia) Rieger, Robin (Chad) Benson, and Allison (Carson) Comstock; 7 grandchildren, Paige (Jeremy) Rieger, Brooke Rieger, Zachary Benson, Rianne Benson, Eilla Comstock, Rieger Comstock, and Ronnie Comstock;  siblings, Jorinda Tripanier, Minneapolis, Eileen (Pius) Axtman, Rugby, ND, Roxanne (Roger) Jahn, St. Paul, MN, Wayne (Marcia) Schneider, Selz, ND, Ronda (Brian) Patzer, Harvey, ND;  and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Vivian Schneider. 

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. Prayer Service on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42^nd ST., Grand Forks.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1018 18^th Ave. South, Grand Forks.  Interment will be at a later date in Calvary South Cemetery, Grand Forks.  Memorials are preferred to CVIC (Community Violence Intervention Center).