OBITUARY/Jonathan Riveness, age 64
October 20, 2025
Jonathan Riveness, age 64, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday,
October 12, 2025, at his home.
Jonathan was born on October 20th, 1960, at Lutheran Hospital in Beaver Dam
Wisconsin, the son of David and Bethany Riveness (Carlson).
Jonathan graduated from Breckingridge High School in Breckingridge, MN
(1974-1978). He then attended University of Minnesota Morris, MN
(1981-1982) and Anderson University, IN (1982-1984). Jonathan
served in the Coast Guard between (1986-1990) and was honorably
discharged. After leaving the Coast Guard, he attended Christian Life
College, Mount Prospect, IL (1990-1994).
While attending Christian Life College, he met LeAnn Riveness
(Paulson) and got married in (1991-2015); LeAnn kept the Riveness
name. Through this marriage, he and LeAnn had three children,
Weston, Nic and Nessa.
Jonathan worked as a laborer in Fargo, ND for over 13 years before
passing. While he lived and worked in Fargo, ND, everyone that met
him was greeted with a smile and a few jokes. Jonathan was a son,
brother, veteran, preacher, father, and grandfather who enjoyed
strong coffee and scenic hikes wherever he could find them.
Jonathan is survived by his son, Nicholas (currently stationed in HI),
his daughter Nessa of Douglasville GA; Siblings: Dirk (Priscilla) of
Minneapolis MN, Nathanael of Washington, DC, sister Elizabeth of
Conway SC; grandchildren Arwen and Ark of Douglasville, GA in
addition to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father David Riveness (2016), his
brother Aaron (1995) and his son Weston Riveness (1992).
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, October 23, 2025
at the Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle Church.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Interment services will be held at the Karlstad City Cemetery.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Karlstad American Legion Post #445
October 12, 2025, at his home.
Jonathan was born on October 20th, 1960, at Lutheran Hospital in Beaver Dam
Wisconsin, the son of David and Bethany Riveness (Carlson).
Jonathan graduated from Breckingridge High School in Breckingridge, MN
(1974-1978). He then attended University of Minnesota Morris, MN
(1981-1982) and Anderson University, IN (1982-1984). Jonathan
served in the Coast Guard between (1986-1990) and was honorably
discharged. After leaving the Coast Guard, he attended Christian Life
College, Mount Prospect, IL (1990-1994).
While attending Christian Life College, he met LeAnn Riveness
(Paulson) and got married in (1991-2015); LeAnn kept the Riveness
name. Through this marriage, he and LeAnn had three children,
Weston, Nic and Nessa.
Jonathan worked as a laborer in Fargo, ND for over 13 years before
passing. While he lived and worked in Fargo, ND, everyone that met
him was greeted with a smile and a few jokes. Jonathan was a son,
brother, veteran, preacher, father, and grandfather who enjoyed
strong coffee and scenic hikes wherever he could find them.
Jonathan is survived by his son, Nicholas (currently stationed in HI),
his daughter Nessa of Douglasville GA; Siblings: Dirk (Priscilla) of
Minneapolis MN, Nathanael of Washington, DC, sister Elizabeth of
Conway SC; grandchildren Arwen and Ark of Douglasville, GA in
addition to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father David Riveness (2016), his
brother Aaron (1995) and his son Weston Riveness (1992).
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM, Thursday, October 23, 2025
at the Karlstad Gospel Tabernacle Church.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Interment services will be held at the Karlstad City Cemetery.
Military Honors will be accorded by the Karlstad American Legion Post #445
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