Peter Rietveld

Peter Rietveld IRON MOUNTAIN--Peter A. Rietveld, 75 of Iron Mountain, died Wednesday, November 12, 2002 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 12, 1927 in Belfeld, Netherlands, son of the late Peter H. and Bertha (Gietman) Rietveld. Peter earned seven diplomas in such fields as psychology, geography, and sociology and was employed as a registered nurse in mental institutions in his native country, working primarily with epileptics. He was also a member of the priesthood prior to coming to this country in 1959. Peter married Jane Daley on May 5, 1962 in Elba, WI. They moved to the area in 1970 coming from Green Bay. Peter began working for Dickinson Memorial Hospital in August of 1970 in the Radiology Department. He retired in 1989 as Chief of Radiology. After his retirement, he worked at the Clark Station to fill his time. He was a member of St. Mary & St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and coaching, playing, and refereeing soccer. Peter was an avid Packer fan. He is survived by his wife, Jane; four sons, Bryan (Jennifer) Rietveld of Kingsford, John (Cathy) Rietveld of Kingsford, Peter Rietveld of DePere, WI and Mark (Aneta) Rietveld of Waucedah; two daughters, Terri (Richard) Bieti of Breitung Township and Mary (Gavin) LaMaide of Marquette; four brothers, John (Harriet) Rietveld of Combined Locks, WI, Jerry (Margie) Rietveld of Menasha, WI, Anthony (Donna) Rietveld of Stevens Point, WI, and Ted Rietveld of Minnesota; a sister Maria "Reit" (Case) Bavinck of Neenah, WI; thirteen grandchildren, Monica and Joseph Rietveld, Cassandra and Courtney Rietveld, Matthew Bieti, Corey and Sydney Rietveld, Jordan and Gavin Jr LaMaide, Cody, Austen, Sawyer, and Mason Rietveld and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Adrian, and twin brother Raymond. A Memorial Mass was held today at St. Mary & St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed to the Rietveld family online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Peter Rietveld

November 14, 2002