Dennis P. Baer, 67, Richardton, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 surrounded by his family at home. A Celebration of Life for Dennis will take place at a later date.
Dennis Paul Baer was born November 13, 1957 in Richardton, the son of Paul and Loretta (Friedt) Baer. He was raised and educated in Richardton, having graduated from Richardton High School in 1976. Dennis enlisted in the Army National Guard November 13, 1975 where he served as a combat engineer. He was honorably discharged November 12, 1981.
Dennis was united in marriage to Rita M. (Sticka) Baer on July 3, 1986 in Bismarck. He began working at TMI in March 1998 until his retired as a woodworker in August 2021. He also worked at Richardton Manufacturing and the London Pantry in Richardton.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, rock tumbling, making sausage, gambling, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Rita, Richardton; children, Jamie Baer, Richardton, and Dillon Baer, Fargo; step-son, Kyle Steffan, Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren, Ian “Fritz”, Mataya “Baby Girl”, Grace, and Tairyn; siblings, Deb Baer, Branford, CT, Keith (Sandy) Baer, Dickinson, Ken (Kathy) Baer, Garrison, Tom Baer, Whitewood, SD, Jerilyn (Russ) Myran, Taylor, Lisa (Bodee) Wilson, Jackson, WY, Pete Baer, Kurtistown, HI, Ron (Jodi) Baer, Dickinson, Lori Baer, Dayton, OH; and sister-in-law, Delores Baer, Richardton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wayne Baer; and nephew, Paul Myran.
