BISMARCK — Jesse Binde, a 48-year-old resident of Williston and formerly of Crosby, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck with his family by his side, as The Journal reported.
A celebration of life has been scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston. Pastor Chris Walstad will officiate the service. Prior to the service, a visitation will take place from 9 a.m. until the start of the service at the funeral home chapel. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston. The funeral home noted that the service will be recorded and published for public viewing on Jesse Binde’s obituary page on its official website.
Jesse Binde was born on December 2, 1977, in Williston to Arley Binde and Susan Binde. During his youth, he lived in Dickinson with his mother, Susan, and his stepfather, Stan Fiedler, where he attended school. He later resided with his father, Arley, and his stepmother, Shirley Binde, while attending Divide County High School. He graduated from Divide County High School as a member of the class of 1996. Throughout his high school years, he played football, an experience he looked back on often while sharing numerous memories and stories with his family.
Following his high school graduation, Jesse Binde enlisted in the United States Army. During his military service, he was stationed overseas in Germany and Bosnia. He frequently spoke about his time in the military, which remained very special to him throughout his life, and he enjoyed sharing those recollections with loved ones. Upon receiving his discharge from the military, he returned home to Williston, where he enrolled as a student at Williston State College and joined the National Guard.
After returning to civilian life, Jesse Binde worked at Roughrider Liquor. It was during his employment there that he met his future wife, Summer. The couple was married on July 6, 2007, and subsequently had two daughters, Payton Binde and Mickey Binde. His family noted that his daughters were his main priority, and he consistently made himself available whenever they needed assistance.
In his professional career, Jesse Binde worked as a communication technician for 26 years with NCC and Nemont. His work involved installation duties, during which he regularly interacted and conversed with local residents. He retired from the company in August 2026.
Outside of his career, Jesse Binde spent his free time participating in outdoor and family activities. He spent time hunting and fishing, and he regularly played video games, Yahtzee, and new games introduced by his daughters. He also prioritized attending family gatherings.
Jesse Binde is survived by his wife, Summer Binde; his two daughters, Payton Binde and Mickey Binde; his mother, Susan Fiedler, and her husband, Stan Fiedler; his father, Arley Binde, and his wife, Shirley Binde; his sister, Sacha Binde Doe, her husband, Jason Doe, and their children, Dax and Aria; his brother, Trevor Binde, his wife, Jenna Binde, and their children, Michael and Sadie; his brother, Travis Binde; his brother, Daniel Fiedler, and his wife, Jodi Fiedler; and his brothers Gabriel Fiedler, Seth Fiedler, and Jared Fiedler. He is also survived by his grandmother, Marilyn Binde, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by numerous relatives.
Online condolences and messages for the family may be submitted directly through the website maintained by Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home.
