Samuel Zongren Riewer

About Samuel

Samuel Zongren Riewer, 19, of Bemidji, MN died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 as the result of an auto accident.

Samuel was born August 14, 2005 in Chuzhou, China. He spent the first 33 months of his life at the Chuzhou Children’s Home. He joined his Forever Family of Tom, Penny and Sophie Riewer when he was adopted on May 6, 2008. He attended Horace May Elementary, Bemidji Middle School, and graduated from Bemidji High School in 2024 where he was an honor student.

He worked for Natures Edge Garden Center for four years, a job he enjoyed. He loved spending time with his family and extended family. He enjoyed swimming, downhill skiing, and gaming. He was a big strong guy with a huge heart and a gentle soul. Once you got to know him, he could also talk your ear off. He loved dogs, especially his loyal companion Rylie.

Sam is survived by his parents, Tom and Penny Riewer, sister Sophie Riewer, grandparents Pat Soltau and Leroy and Connie Riewer, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dan Soltau and his uncle, Jeff Riewer.

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Funeral Services for Samuel

November 30, 2024

Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Rev. Jeremiah Holst will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home