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Remembering the Life.... Stanley Ernest Kidder was born on July 7, 1926, in Fergus Falls the son of Ernest and Louise Mary (Harles) Kidder. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and attended country school through the 8th grade. In September of 1950 he entered the U.S. Army and served in combat during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1952 and then attended agricultural school. On June 4, 1953, he married Elaine Frances Fiedler at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church of Fergus Falls. The couple farmed in rural Fergus Falls. Stanley also worked for the Great Northern Railroad and the Packing Plant. In 2014, Stan and Elaine moved to Red River Village in Fergus Falls, where they enjoyed many new friendships. He was a life member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church where he served on the church board; he also served as supervisor for the Friberg Township Board and on the Elizabeth Creamery Board. Stanley is a life member of the V.F.W. Post #612, American Legion Post #30, the Eagles and Knights of Columbus. His hobbies include woodworking, fishing, hunting, playing cards and enjoyed traveling especially to his Army Reunions. What he enjoyed most in life was spending time with family and friends. On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Stanley passed away at his home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota at the age of 89 years. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Joe and Lorenzo; three sisters, Irene Saurer, Evelyn Lee, and Lucille Lee; three brothers-in-law, Anton Saurer, Earl “Bud” Lee and Woodrow Lee; and a great-grandson, Carter Hauge. His family includes his wife, Elaine; four children, June (Kevin) Clark and Byron (Marsha) Kidder, both of rural Fergus Falls, Wanda (Dave) Zimmerman of Elizabeth and Judy (Kevin) Hauge of Fargo; 11 grandchildren, Amber (Bill) Miller, Mindy (Jason) Ditch, Kristin (Glenn) Cox, Kyle (fiancée Gabrielle) Kidder, Spencer (Jenna) Kidder; Darin, Lauren and Matthew Zimmerman; Brandon (Kayla), Brittany and Brady Hauge; five great-grandchildren, Aubrey Clark, Sophie and Owen Ditch, Hunter and Ava Hauge; two step-grandchildren, Scott and Ross; a sister-in- law, Evelyn Kidder of Fergus Falls; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Blessed be the Memory of Stanley Ernest Kidder Arrangements by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home - www.GlendeNilson.com Celebrating the Life of Name God took the strength of a mountain, God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea. The calm of a quiet sea. The generous soul of nature, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night. The comforting arm of night. The wisdom of ages, The wisdom of ages, The power of the eagles’ flight, The power of the eagles’ flight, Then God combined these qualities, Then God combined these qualities, There was nothing more to add. There was nothing more to add. He knew his masterpiece was complete, He knew his masterpiece was complete, He lovingly called it, Dad. He lovingly called it, Dad. Stanley E. Kidder Stanley E. Kidder 1926 1926 — —2016 2016
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Remembering the Life.... Stanley Ernest Kidder was born on July 7, 1926, in Fergus Falls the son of Ernest and Louise Mary (Harles) Kidder. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and attended country school through the 8th grade. In September of 1950 he entered the U.S. Army and served in combat during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1952 and then attended agricultural school. On June 4, 1953, he married Elaine Frances Fiedler at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church of Fergus Falls. The couple farmed in rural Fergus Falls. Stanley also worked for the Great Northern Railroad and the Packing Plant. In 2014, Stan and Elaine moved to Red River Village in Fergus Falls, where they enjoyed many new friendships. He was a life member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church where he served on the church board; he also served as supervisor for the Friberg Township Board and on the Elizabeth Creamery Board. Stanley is a life member of the V.F.W. Post #612, American Legion Post #30, the Eagles and Knights of Columbus. His hobbies include woodworking, fishing, hunting, playing cards and enjoyed traveling especially to his Army Reunions. What he enjoyed most in life was spending time with family and friends. On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Stanley passed away at his home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota at the age of 89 years. Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Joe and Lorenzo; three sisters, Irene Saurer, Evelyn Lee, and Lucille Lee; three brothers-in-law, Anton Saurer, Earl “Bud” Lee and Woodrow Lee; and a great-grandson, Carter Hauge. His family includes his wife, Elaine; four children, June (Kevin) Clark and Byron (Marsha) Kidder, both of rural Fergus Falls, Wanda (Dave) Zimmerman of Elizabeth and Judy (Kevin) Hauge of Fargo; 11 grandchildren, Amber (Bill) Miller, Mindy (Jason) Ditch, Kristin (Glenn) Cox, Kyle (fiancée Gabrielle) Kidder, Spencer (Jenna) Kidder; Darin, Lauren and Matthew Zimmerman; Brandon (Kayla), Brittany and Brady Hauge; five great-grandchildren, Aubrey Clark, Sophie and Owen Ditch, Hunter and Ava Hauge; two step-grandchildren, Scott and Ross; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Kidder of Fergus Falls; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Blessed be the Memory of Stanley Ernest Kidder
Arrangements by Glende-Nilson Funeral Home - www.GlendeNilson.com
Celebrating
the Life of
Name
God took the strength of a mountain,God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea.The calm of a quiet sea.
The generous soul of nature,The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night.The comforting arm of night.
The wisdom of ages,The wisdom of ages,
The power of the eagles’ flight,The power of the eagles’ flight,
Then God combined these qualities,Then God combined these qualities,
There was nothing more to add.There was nothing more to add.
He knew his masterpiece was complete,He knew his masterpiece was complete,
He lovingly called it, Dad.He lovingly called it, Dad.
Stanley E. KidderStanley E. Kidder
19261926——20162016
In Loving Memory Of
Stanley Ernest Kidder July 7, 1926 ~ May 31, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church - Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Officiating Father Alan Wielinski - Father Jeff Ethan
Father Bill Gamber - Deacon Chuck Kampa
Readers Amber Miller ~ Lauren Zimmerman ~ Mindy Ditch
Gift Bearers Kristin Cox ~ Brittany Hauge
Music By Andrew Yaggie, organist ~ Pam Phillips, song leader
Rick Fiedler, special music
“Ave Maria” “Alleluia! Sing To Jesus” #949
“Shepherd Me O God” #35 “How Great Thou Art”
“One Bread, One Body” #932 “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
Song of Farewell #981 “America, The Beautiful” #984
Casket Bearers Kyle Kidder ~ Spencer Kidder ~ Darin Zimmerman
Matthew Zimmerman ~ Brandon Hauge ~ Brady Hauge Scott Clark ~ Ross Clark
Military Honors American Legion Post #30 and VFW Post #612
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Interment St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth, Minnesota
Appreciation Stanley’s family is grateful for your attendance at this service.
Your many expressions of kindness and love are deeply appreciated. Please join family and friends for lunch and
fellowship following the service.
A Letter from Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.
