Ernest Arthur Rethemeier

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Ernest Arthur Rethemeier, 82, of Arvilla, ND, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, in Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks, ND.

Ernest was born September 27, 1939, in Grand Forks, ND, the son of George and Mabel (Visness) Rethemeier. He attended country school in Mekinock Township and graduated from Larimore High School.

He attended NDSU short course where he met Louise Dallmann. They were united in marriage on November 26, 1960 at Barnesville, MN. Together they made their home on the family farm, raising 4 children.

Ernest and Louise spent many winters in Arizona after retirement, where they made many lifelong friends.

He enjoyed working part time at a local gas station where he kept up to date with the local farmers. He spent a lot of his free time on the golf course with his children, grandchildren and friends.

Ernest is survived by his wife of 61 years, Louise; children, Glenn(Brenda) Rethemeier, Larimore, ND, Paul Rethemeier, Fosston, MN, Joanne(Tim) Abel, Arvilla, ND, Todd(Jennifer) Rethemeier, Phoenix, AZ, daughter-in-law, Jerilyn Rethemeier, Grand Forks, ND; siblings, Howard (Pat) Rethemeier, Arnold (Carol) Rethemeier, Louise (Dan) Bakke, Linda Elstad, brother-in-law, Wayne Olson; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Olson; brother-in-law, John Elstad and daughter-in-law, Wanda Rethemeier.

**Memorial contributions may be directed to the family and will be given to various charities in Ernest’s name.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, at the Arvilla Presbyterian Church in Arvilla. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks.  Visitation will continue at the church from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Inurnment: Arvilla Cemetery at a later date.