Peter Paul Black

Peter P. Black, 64 of St. Michael, ND made his journey to heaven on November 16, 2007 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks surrounded by his loving family and friends who loved him very much. Peter, a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael, ND. Fr. Paul Ruge will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. The Wake for Peter will be held at St. Michael’s Recreation Center on Friday beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The Procession to St. Michael’s Recreation Center will leave from the Wal-Mart Parking Lot today at 4:00 p.m. Serving as Casket Bearers for Peter will be his grandsons, Derrek Black, Tyler Black, Sr., Leland Cavanaugh, Joran Black, Alden Black, Melvin Langstaff Jr., Cody Graywater, Jr. and his sons-in-laws, Perry Cavanaugh and Cody Graywater, Sr. Honorary Bearers will be Rita Jackson, Alvina Bear, Joanne RedRoad, Marie Jackson, Josie Lawrence, Elmer Brown, Joe Brown, Debbie Little, Angie and Ryan Leaf, Spirit Lake Employment and Training, Andy and Lillian Demarce, Tonto Demarce, Chris Johnson, Roland Johnson, Farrin BlueShield, Ervin Killsplenty, Mark Lufkins, Violet and Calvin Smith, Nathan and Cecelia Jones, Daniel Nastell, Kenny and Karen Longie, Lois Leben, Roger Brown, Clifford Allery, Doug and Marlys Hubble, Ed Brunelle, Larry Baker, Leo and Cookie Delorme, Helena Littleghost, Libby Littleghost, Glenn and Loretta Delorme, Harlen Delorme, Ronnie and Teresa Delorme, Jr. and Tootsie Charboneau, Mary Ellen Garcia, Eugene Redday, Frank RedRoad, Issac Mallard, Tony and Vina McDonald, Bill and Charlotte Monette, Waylon and Renita Shaw, the staff of 6th floor at Altru Hospital, Dr. Todor Dentshev and all of Peter’s many more friends and relatives. This has been an overwhelmingly sad time for our family and if we missed naming any of Peter’s dear friends and relatives we truly apologize and please know it was in no way intentional on our part. God bless you all. Peter Paul Black was born on July 19, 1943 at Fort Totten, ND the son of Charles and Josephine (Baker) Black Sr. He grew up in St. Michael and graduated 8th grade from Little Flower School, St. Michael. He then attended 9th grade at Fort Totten where he met the girl he would eventually marry. He attended high school in Maddock and received his GED from Little Hoop Community College. Peter was united in marriage to Lea Brunelle on July 15, 1963 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. They lived for a time in Aberdeen where Peter worked as a carpenter. They returned to the Spirit Lake Nation and would make the St. Michael area their home where they lived, worked and raised their family through the years. Peter began working for the Spirit Lake Tribe 37 years ago. He worked with Head Start for a few years then began with the Employment and Training Program where he continued his dedication to his work until the time of his death. He was a hard working, well respected individual by all who knew him. Peter enjoyed bowling, fishing, boxing and billiards. Every summer, Peter looked forward to following his son-in-law, Perry racing thoroughbred horses. He followed him thorough out North Dakota, South Dakota and Canada. Peter was most famous for giving all of his dear friends and family “nicknames.” His favorite “hangout” was the casino, where he had a chance to visit with his many friends and relatives. However, you would never find Peter at the casino if his grandchildren were involved in any activity. His favorite people were his grandchildren and he was devoted to them and wanted to be at all of their activities as their biggest fan. His warm, gentle and loving smile will be forever missed by his family. Peter is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lea Children: Curtis (Kristy) Black, Devils Lake Joannie (Perry) Black, Warwick, ND Donna (Cody) Black, St. Michael Ten Grandchildren: Derrek (Jessica) Black and Joran Black both Devils Lake; Tyler (Roxanne) Black, Bismarck; Clarissa (Jason) Black, Fort Totten; Leland Cavanaugh and Shayna Black both Warwick; Alden Black, Melvin Langstaff Jr., Bailee Langstaff and Cody Graywater, Jr. all of St. Michael Four Great Grandchildren: Mackenzie Robertson, Ashlynn Jetty, Tylee Black and Tyler Black Jr. Sister: Carolyn Black, St. Michael Brother: James (Deanna) Baker, St. Michael Uncle: Paul (Ruth) Baker Sr., St. John, ND Auntie: Marie Peltier, St. John Many nieces, nephews and their families also survive including Special Nephews: Wayne Black, Dusty Black, Scott Black, Claude Black, Bennette Black, Bill Black, JJ Baker and Darwin Brown. Special Nieces: Sharon Black, Connie Black, Brooke Black, Robin Lawrence, Juanita Greene, Merry Brunelle, Melissa Fingerson and Kerry Brunelle. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ann Marie Black; brothers, Donald Black and Charles Black Jr.