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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272229
Title: Rosemary Riesinger
Date: 5/12/1933-6/17/2026
Inscription/Marks: 5/12/1933
Summary: Rosemary (Koppinger) Riesinger, 93, of Dickinson, ND, passed away peacefully at her home at Edgewood Hawks Point in Dickinson. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson on June 26, 2026, with Monsignor Richter officiating. Rosemary was laid to rest alongside her loving husband of 50 years at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND, on June 29, 2026. Rosemary Koppinger was born on May 12, 1933, in Lefor, ND, to Nicholas and Theresa (Knaup) Koppinger. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Lefor High School. On September 20, 1954, Rosemary was united in marriage to Frank D. Riesinger in Lefor. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Karen, Russell, and Teri. Rosemary worked as a bookkeeper for several years before dedicating herself to caring for her family after her daughter, Karen, was born prematurely. She remained at home to raise her children, providing them with steadfast love and guidance. Later, she returned to the workforce, serving as a bookkeeper for Schnell's Livestock for twelve years before accepting what she often called her dream job as secretary at Queen of Peace Parish. There, she faithfully served her church community for 30 years and formed lasting friendships. A woman of deep faith and strong convictions, Rosemary's life was firmly rooted in North Dakota. She often remarked that she was born in North Dakota and planned to spend her entire life there, even as her children's journeys took them to different corners of the country. Her love for her home state reflected her steadfast character, loyalty, and appreciation for the community she cherished. Rosemary enjoyed many simple pleasures throughout her life. She loved playing bridge, but for her it was never just about the cards - it was the camaraderie, laughter, and treasured friendships she shared with the ladies around the table that meant the most. She also had a deep appreciation for the arts and rarely missed an opportunity to attend local musical performances, community theater productions, and plays. These outings brought her great joy and allowed her to support the talents and creativity of her local community. Rosemary was especially grateful for the friendship and support of Ken and Dee Dee Koppinger and Connie Williams. They became her lifeline and faithful companions, bringing joy, comfort, and friendship to her days. Her family owes them a profound debt of gratitude for helping make Rosemary's life so happy and fulfilling while she remained in North Dakota. Rosemary will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her devotion to family, her dedication to her work and parish, and her enduring love for North Dakota. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the family she cherished, and the examples of faith, strength, and perseverance she leaves behind. Rosemary is lovingly survived by her three children: Karen (Don) Shipper of Grand Junction, CO, Russell (Lee) Riesinger of Monroe, CT, and Teri (Greg) Bjork of Haugan, MT; five devoted grandchildren, Jessica Riesinger, Kelli (Erik) Linderbeck, Amanda Riesinger (Vincent Noce), and Haley (Kevin) Swen, Kril (Larissa) Riesinger. Her legacy continues through her thirteen great-grandchildren, Ayla, Gianna, Kaia, Kira, Harper, Hendrix, Bodhi, Bear, Ava, Beau, Weston, Cam, and Braxton. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Theresa Koppinger; her husband, Frank D. Riesinger; and her five brothers: Richard, John, Robert, Jerry, and Max Koppinger.
Red ID: FND_I_79721 Image ID: 595771 Image Notes: FND001 272229

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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