Remi Lynn Bietz passed away on September 19, 2023 at the U of M Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital. Remi was born on April 15th, 2023 to her parents Brady and Sydney Bietz. She made her appearance into this world 14 weeks early with a fighter's spirit and an undeniable feisty side. Our little redhead fought hard for every day she shared with us before joining the loving embrace of her Savior in heaven. Her courageous nature and strong will made her a favorite of family, friends, nurses and hospital staff. Throughout her five-month NICU journey, Remi won the hearts of many as news of her struggles spread near and far. It felt like the whole world was praying for our little NICU warrior. She undoubtedly took a piece of us all with her. She was an inspiration and will forever be remembered.

Remi is survived by her parents, Brady and Sydney Bietz, Flandreau, SD; maternal grandparents: Lisa and Heath Riggs, Hay Springs, NE; paternal grandparents: Noelle Harding, Nunda, SD and Monte Bietz (Karey), Windsor, CO; great-grandparents: Connie Sonne, Duane Tiedeman. Barbara Stowell (Thomas), Floyd and Kathy Peterson, Tamara Riggs, Rusty (Lori) Riggs; aunts and uncles: Amber (Tyler) Hockett, Kassie (Jordan) Schmaltz, Cody (Dyana) Bietz, Torry Harding, Mikenna Harding and RJ Riggs. Cousins: Carlee, Tucker, Noah, Levi, Wyatt, Cecelya and Grady. Remi is also survived by great-great-grandparents, great-aunts and great-uncles, and many more family members.

Family, friends and others whose lives Remi touched are invited to a memorial service being held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 28th at GracePoint Wesleyan Church in Brookings, SD with a reception to follow.