On Tuesday January 10, 2023 Mildred “Milly” Reierson was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 85 at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, Montana after suffering a severe stroke.
Born to Ida and Warren Ryckman on March 26, 1937, the youngest of seven, she joined two brothers; Bud and Warreny and four sisters; Hazel, Myrtle, Evelyn, and Violet. She grew up on the family farm in the rural Pollack, SD area where she would attend school and graduate in 1955. She went on to get her teacher certificate and taught two years in country schools before meeting the love of her life at the roller skating rink in Linton, ND. He, a handsome young man by the name of Russell Reierson and this was the beginning of their journey through life together. They were married June 7, 1957 and would spend the next 65 plus years together.
To this union was born four children; Fredrick Warren, Martin Alan, Patricia Lynn, and Lori Anne whom she would spend the rest of her life devoted to raising, loving, and protecting. They moved their young family from North Dakota to Montana and eventually ended up in Rosebud, MT in 1976.
After retirement they would split their time between Rosebud and Yuma, Arizona where they made new friends and reunited with old friends and family. They were able to enjoy this lifestyle for many years, even right up to the time of her passing.
When Milly became a grandma, her life took on a whole new meaning. She was an awesome hands-on grandma to six “could do no wrong” grandchildren. Milly loved her children and grandchildren fiercely – maybe to a fault.
Milly enjoyed many hobbies, including sewing needlepoint, bowling, camping, hunting, refinishing furniture, and watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. There was not a referee in the country that did not know or fear Milly Reierson.
Milly’s true passion was FISHING and she passed the love of the sport down to her family. She could sit on a boat or on a riverbank for hours, rain or shine, fish biting or not. The woman loved to fish! Her notoriety as a fisherman became solidified when, after many years of trying, she and her fishing partner/son took second place at Fort Peck’s Governor’s Cup at the age of 73. Her son and grandson would see to it that she would pursue this passion until she was no longer able to get in the boat at the age of 84.
Her second loves were rummage-saling and flea markets. She was always in search of the perfect bargain in which her family would be the lucky recipients of “stuff they didn’t need” but tried to appreciate.
She is survived by her husband Russell of 65 years, sons Fred Reierson, Martin (Lori Jean) Reierson, daughters Patti (Brad) Bredeson, Lori (Eric) Doeden, grandchildren Brookes (Jennifer) Reierson, Blake Reierson, Scarlet (Dan) Schwendtner, Philip (Liz) Reierson, Bridger Doeden, Boone Doeden, and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her many loved ones and is now reunited and celebrating with them in her eternal home.
Milly loved fiercely and was loved in return by her family. If so desired, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Milly’s honor.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11:00 am at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth, Montana. Interment will take place following the service at Forsyth Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday January 16, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday January 16, 2023
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Luncheon
Following Interment
Monday January 16, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Monday January 16, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday January 16, 2023
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Luncheon
Following Interment
Monday January 16, 2023
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Marcus Belgarde says
i will miss you my friend
Dolores Steiner says
Laurie and family. So sorry to hear about your mom. Keep those memories close to your heart.
Kay Davis Berdahl says
To all of Millie’s family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Roxie Davis says
I’m so sorry to hear a about Milly. She was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. I have so many of fond memories.
Cora & Art Nagel says
We only got to know Milly & Russell about six ago even though Russell is a relative through marriage. We enjoyed spending time with them in Yuma. Milly will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Anne Hix says
Many fond memories of Millie . Visiting, bowling together and most of all watching our kids and Rosebud Wranglers play ball!! Those were the days. RIP my friend.
Donna Reisenauer says
O Loving God we ask that you receive our loved one, Milly, and may your grace and love surround her. Please let eternal light shine on her. We will miss you forever. Donna and Jerry Reisenauer.
Brenda Pierce says
Danny and I will miss you tons. I am so glad we got to spend time together last week. Rest in peace Aunt Millie. Love you
Lorraine Faubion says
Aunt Milly you were so much more than an aunt, you always were there to help in any way you could! The memories will be with me always, we had some fun times. Tell everyone in Heaven i miss them dearly. Love Always, Lorraine
Bernadette Miller says
I remember sitting by her at ball games at Rosebud!!! She was fun to be with. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Kohn says
Lori Dodson and the rest of Milly’s family I’m sorry to hear about your loss. You had a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I loved to visit with her when she came to our rummage sales. RIP
Terry Ryckman says
Aunt Millie was part of my life since I was born. So many great memories. Love and miss you Millie, RIP.
Terry Billing says
Russell, Marty, Lori and all of Millie’s family so sorry for your loss. Heaven received another beautiful angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Michael Ryckman says
I will miss you aunt Milly. You were a very huge part of my life. When i was younger we had the best times cat fishing on the yellowstone river. R.I.P.
Lisa Blunt says
Lori J. Reierson and Lori Doeden and families – I am so sorry for your loss. You are blessed with many happy memories. Hugs and God Bless
Arlorine Jakobsen says
Russell and family so sorry for your loss! Had a lot of good times and memories with Millie in our younger years. Remember the good times RIP Millie
Brookes Reierson says
Grandma thank you so much for being such a great friend and mentor. Some of my fondest memories from as far back as I can remember where fishing and hunting with you. No one will ever have a grandma like I had! I’ll see you on the other side, you have the fishin poles ready!
Diane M Welbes says
Marty and family–so sorry to see this “May care and love of those around you provide comfort and paece to get you through this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Beardsley says
Russ and family,
Words cannot express the loss of such an amazing lady. In over 40 years of knowing Millie I always looked forward to visiting with her. Her distinct laughter was contagious. Being friends with her daughter Patti in high school, Millie put up with a lot of our shenanigans, chuckle and shake her head. She was the voice in the bleachers at all of her kids’ sporting events that I always enjoyed listening to. She loved her family with her whole being and it showed! I will truly miss her! May God give comfort and strength to her family today and in the days ahead.
Janice and Dean Smith says
Prayers and thoughts go out to the wonderful family Millie so cherished. I have wonderful memories of Milie that go back to 1951 when I met her in high school. Her and I managed to get into a little mischief now and then. After high school we decided to go to Minneapolis and find a job. Which we successfully did. There was never a dull moment . She loved to sing and I know she’s singing with the angels in heaven. We spent many nights playing cards with friends we met through Millie and Russell when we lived in Yuma. You’re right she was one of a kind with a heart of gold. What a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Our hearts and condolences go out to Russell which we know are very difficult times for him. Millie I’m going to miss our phone conversations we had so often and all the fun times. God Bless you
Sandra Hewitt says
Russ and family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Millie. Remember her well from our Rosebud days. She had a bubbly and kind personality. Sending prayers for strength and comfort to all her family. May you Rest In Peace Millie. Sincerely, Doran and Sandy Hewitt.
Todd Davis says
Russell and family
So sorry for your loss Millie was such a great person. She was always there for everybody when we were going through high school and always at our sporting events and always love to visit with her. She always had the best cowboy coffee in the morning for Marty and I before we went to work Thinking of you guys and praying for you.
Ward Dehner says
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the family Aunt Milli gave my family some very fun and funny memories. She will be missed my prayers are for your whole family
Shirley Skinner says
To the family of Millie… we were so saddened to hear of her passing! I have listened to a lot of Millie stories from her Grandchildren, whom obviously love her dearly! She was quite the legend! Deepest condolences, prayers and hugs to you all!
Tara Anderson says
To all of Milly’s family, she was one of my fondest people of my childhood in Rosebud! I adored and always was so excited to spend time with Lori and Patti and I can hear Milly’s beautiful laughter and strong unique voice. She was so kind and fun to be around, but the most special memories I have were when Milly would play piano and sing….Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain was one of my favorites. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing…she had a beautiful life with Russ and all of you! 💞
Karson and Marie Kluver says
Reierson Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed visits with your Mom.
Brian & Peggy (Quinlan) Certain says
To all of Millie’s family,
Our sincere sympathy on your great loss.
Our prayers go up for you.
Steven and Lavonne MacDonald says
So sorry for your loss . I pray your memories bring you comfort. God Bless
Diana Robinette says
Going to miss you neighbor our talks across the fence, you are now with our heavenly father, no more pain no more sorrow, sending my condolences and prayers to Russell and family.
Norma A Vincent says
Aunt Milly;s place was a great Stop-over place when Mom and I traveled the highways and byways of our country. Mom was Myrtle Ryckman (Patterson), Milly’s oldest sister. It seems all of our family were very talented and adventurous, in one way or another. We praise the Lord that most of us were and are a family who belongs to Christ the Lord , and that those who have gone before are in His presence now, and enjoying Eternal Life together with the One Who Saves.
Norma A Vincent says
“O Death, where is they sting? O grave, where is thy victory?….But thanks be unto God, Who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15…..”In a moment, in the twinkling of an eys, we shall all be changed…at the last trumpet—-for the trumpet will sound,….the dead in Christ shall be raised imperishable, and …….so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (Parts of I corinthians 15).
Norma A Vincent says
Goodbye, Aunt Milly, until we meet again with our Lord and those in Him who are now with you, also.
Anne Young says
Rest in peace, Aunt Millie! Say hi to Grandma Myrtle, Hazel and the others for me! Will meet again in heaven! and to my cousins and Aunt Evie and Uncle Russell, praying for you in this time, Aunt Millie was definitely a force and much loved!!!