Jeremy Rhoads----45, Minot, formerly of Hettinger, ND, quietly departed this life on June 27, 2022 in his home.

Jeremy "Jr" Rhoads, son of Donald Dew Sr. & Brenda Stanford was born on April 15, 1977, in Stanley, ND. Shortly after his birth, Richard Rhoads adopted Jeremy. During his mid-teens, while at the Dakota Boys Ranch, Jeremy reacquainted himself with his birth father Donald Dew Sr. & his wife, Terrie Dew. Through a labor of love, Jeremy ensured positive ties on both sides of his family with his parents and siblings. Jeremy attended middle school at Jim Hill Middle school and graduated high school at Hettinger High School. Jeremy credits his high school graduation to his mentor Carl Ebert, who allowed him to stay with him during this trying time in his life. Carl taught Jeremy many aspects of woodworking and an appreciation of strength and restraint. Jeremy showed an early aptitude for mechanics. This aptitude brought him to the oil fields at an early age. His success was highly reliant on his best friend Kenny "Cooter", who taught him the ropes of the job. His work ethic and mechanical knowledge, in combination with an unmatched desire to extend his knowledge to all aspects of the mechanic's field, led him to specialize in the maintenance and operations of oil rigs throughout North Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming. Throughout his adult life, Jeremy also maintained a passion for automotive maintenance, specifically with his dream car the 1968 Chevy Camaro. He spent his last years passing his knowledge to his youngest daughter Heather, ensuring self-sufficient knowledge to maintain her own vehicles while instilling work ethic, Jeremy's unique sense of humor, and his stellar values. This humor and values were even present during his darkest times in his wizened words; "stealing jellybeans is an act of war"!

Jeremy's love for mechanics was only eclipsed by his adamant love of, and support for his 2nd amendment rights and his collection of many firearms. Jeremy maintained an impressive collection of both new and classic firearms. Jeremy maintained several certifications by passing several courses involving his passion. Some of these include The Human Advantage course, Cold Weather School, Wilderness Survival, Badlands Basic Long-Range Precision (Sniper) Rifle Course, Advanced Phase I Sniper Rifle Course, Advance Phase II Sniper Course, and the Advanced Long Range Precision Marksman training.  Further, his passion extended to his son Brock, who attended Apple Seed school in Rapid, SD, and Dirt Time School in San Barbara, CA.  Jeremy met his wife, Renee Deuter while she was living in Hettinger, ND.

Shortly after, Renee moved to Minot with her children, they were married and have lived here since. Jeremy will be forever loved by his family whom he so positively influenced throughout his life.

He is survived by his loving wife Renee Rhoads, his sons Bailey Deuter of Fort Campbell, KY, and Brock Rhoads of Sioux Falls, SD; his daughters Nichole Deuter and Heather Rhoads of Minot, ND; his parents Brenda Stanford, Richard Rhoads, Donald Dew Sr. & Terrie Dew; Jeremy's siblings & spouses; Joel & Elissa Rhoads of Minot, ND, Jennifer Loomer of Williston ND, Janna & George Wachira of Berke VA, Josh Rhoads of Williston, ND, Jordyn & Trevor Bergerson of Bowman ND, Jessica & Michael Hunter of Dickinson, ND, Jonathan Whitmer of unknown, Jackson Stanford of Keller, TX, Tanya & Lucas Johnson of Surrey, ND, Cherish & Marcel Barthel of Surrey, ND, & Donald Dew Jr of Schofield Barracks, HI; & Granddaughter; Maliyah Deuter. Further, he is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jeremy's favorite words of wisdom--- "I have never seen a wild thing feel sorry for itself. A little bird will fall dead, frozen from a bough, without ever having felt sorry itself".

A gathering for family and friends will take place on Saturday , July 09, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

at the Centennial Chapel of the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home, 700 2 ^nd Ave. S., Hettinger, ND 58639