Memorial services for David M. Pietz, 63, of Hoven (formerly of Roscoe) was at 3 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Waldrop officiating.

David M. Pietz, son of Marvin and Laurentina (Graff) Pietz, was born on August 25, 1957, at Eureka. He graduated from Edmunds Central High School in 1975. He married Minnie Schipke on April 12, 1980.

He enjoyed farming and ranching, riding horses, especially his horse Ginger, and raising miniature ponies. He loved spending time with his family and friends. David had many hobbies: fishing, hunting, playing cards, pickling and smoking fish. He was well known for his stories, jokes, and generosity to others. Many people never knew about his many talents, such as his mechanical and electrical skills. David was diagnosed with cancer 18 months ago. He died July 14, 2021, at Sanford Hospital in Aberdeen. David felt a special bond between his doctors and nurses.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Minnie Pietz; children, daughter Fleura (Ryan) Wagemann and sons Michael Pietz and Brandon (Breanna Habeck) Pietz; grandchildren, Gavin, Nevaeh, Tye, Kearstin, Riley, Rayna; mom, Laurentina Pietz; sister, Mariann (John) Schumacher; and nephew, Ryan (Meredith) Schumacher.

Preceding David in death is his dad, Marvin Pietz.

Arrangeents by Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Aberdeen. http://www.spitzerfuneral home.com