Wayne Edward
Kiemel Obituary
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Wayne Edward Kiemele,
72, Lincoln, ND and formerly of Linton, ND
died peacefully November 14, 2017 at his home
surrounded by his family and under hospice
care. Funeral services will be held at
10:00am, Monday, November 20, 2017 at First
Baptist Church, Linton with Pastor Rich Cook
officiating. Burial will be at 2:00pm Monday
at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan
with Military Rites provided by the Mandan VFW
and American Legion. Visitation will be held
on Sunday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at the church
in Linton. There will be a prayer service and
a time of sharing at 4:00pm. Visitation will
continue for 1 hour before the services at the
church on Monday.
Wayne Edward Kiemele was born November 10,
1945 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Edward H and
Leona (Serr) Kiemele. He grew up on the family
farm 10 miles north of Linton near Temvik. He
attended grade school in Temvik and graduated
from the Hazelton High School in 1963. Wayne
started farming with his father after high
school. He enlisted in the Army National Guard
from 1966 to 1971.
Wayne continued to live north of Linton on the
family farm. He met and married the love of
his life and best friend, Eileen Gimbel on
October 27, 1967 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
in Hazelton. Wayne and Eileen continued to
farm and live on the family farm, where they
raised their family. One of Wayne’s greatest
passions were his cows and the land he farmed.
He took great pride in his farm.
Wayne and Eileen farmed until retiring in
2001. During his retirement, he helped with
construction. They continued to live on the
farm until moving into Linton in 2007. Wayne
kept busy helping others, he helped plant
trees for the Emmons County Soil Conservation
for many years. Every year he looked forward
to harvest. He enjoyed harvesting and helping
the Baumiller family for many years. Being a
farmer at heart, combining was his favorite.
He later worked for Myers Funeral Home for
several years where he made many friends and
his compassion for families was evident. He
also worked for the City of Linton, taring the
city streets.
When his health was failing, Wayne decided to
move to Lincoln to be closer to their
children, they made the move in June of 2017.
Wayne was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Linton, where he served on the church
board. He also served on many other boards
within the community.
He had a strong faith and loved the Lord. He
especially loved his family and looked forward
to many trips they all took together. He
enjoyed fishing with his family and friends.
His greatest joy was spending time with his
grandchildren whenever he could.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen, of
Lincoln, ND; son, Scott (Sheila) Kiemele of
Lincoln, ND; daughters: Janeen (Kirby) Kaseman
of Bismarck, ND and Susan (Mike) Muehler of
Bismarck, ND; Eight grandchildren: Derrick
(Gina), Dusty and Sydney Kaseman, Ashley,
Stephanie and Jamie Kiemele and Lexi and Megan
Muehler; two sisters Myra (Bill) Erhman and
Pam Kiemele; sisters-in-law: Judy Gimbel and
Carol Huber; many nieces and nephews; and his
“kinda Like” Tammi and Paul Sannes and their
sons, Will, Jack and Charlie.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
brothers-in-law: Jerry Huber and Harvey Gimbel;
and his mother and father-in-law: Emil and
Nelda Gimbel.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers
memorials be given to the Bismarck Cancer
Center. |
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