Peter Fredrick Bjorlie, age 69, passed away on November 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Peter was born in Valley City, North Dakota on November 25, 1952. He was the eldest of five children born to Elmer Bjorlie and Liv Halvorson. He graduated from Valley City High School and continued his education at the University of North Dakota where he received both a bachelor's and master's degree in Geology. He married his wife, Kathryn (Hughes) on December 7, 1974, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. His career moved him and his family to Texas, Colorado and finally Oklahoma. He received his MBA from Oklahoma City University in 1996. Peter had a fulfilling career as a Geologist for 40+ years.

Peter was a proud Norwegian, an avid reader of Scandinavian literature, a lover of the arts and British television shows. He loved to fish, snow ski and garden; but most of all he loved spending time with his family. His children, grandchildren and vacationing with his wife brought him so much joy.

Peter was preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife Kathryn, his siblings: Anna (Timothy) Donahue, John (Ann) Bjorlie, Paul (Crysti) Bjorlie and Laura (Chris) Harmon, his children: Sandie (Bryan) Rinder, Jeremy, Kristina (Kevin) Fischer, his 7 grandchildren: Lauren, Cody, Maggie, Isaac, Ava, Konnor and Kamden, and many loved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please donate blood locally, be kind to one another as Peter always was and consider a donation to MD Anderson Cancer Center at gifts.mdanderson.org

A Celebration of Peter's Life: Will be held at 1:00p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Chapel 2950 South Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201. Refreshments to follow the service.
Family Greeting: One hour prior to the service in the funeral home on Saturday.