Service Information
William R. Kieper, age 81, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
William Rodney Kieper was born on November 21, 1938, in Springfield, Minnesota. He was the son of William and Lydia (Kropp) Kieper. William was baptized as an infant on December 18, 1938, in Springfield and was later confirmed in Hector, Minnesota. He received his education in Hector and was a graduate with the Hector High School class of 1956.
William entered active military service in the United States Air Force on August 28, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was honorably discharged on August 27, 1965, at Sewart AFB Tennessee and achieved the rank of A/2C E-3.
On March 4, 1967, William was united in marriage to Judith A. Lind at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Connie and William John. They resided in Crystal, Minnesota, until relocating to Hutchinson in October of 2019. They shared 53 years of marriage.
William was employed at Douglas Corporation for 47 years. He was also a member of the Osseo American Legion Post 172 for 40 years.
William enjoyed fishing, hunting, roller-skating in his youth, and camping.
William passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 81 years. Blessed be his memory.
William is survived by his:
Wife, Judith “Judi” Kieper of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Connie Kieper of Bird Island, MN,
William John and his wife, Brenda, of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Daniella and William Kieper;
Siblings, Donna Wersal of Springfield, MN,
Clifford Kieper of Hutchinson, MN,
Deb Kieper of Minneapolis, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
William is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Lydia Kieper; Brother, Robert Kieper.
John Fudala says
I worked with Bill for over 25 years at Douglas and always enjoyed his company. He visited us occasionally since his retirement and I will miss his company.
Laurie Fiala says
Dear Judi- I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I really hope with all my heart that you are able to find some peace and take some time to rest and rejuvenate after all this. You are a wonderful lady and you were a great wife to Bill! Blessings to you…
Laurie GlenFields RN
Tyler says
I moved across the street from Bill & Judi Dec of 2017. Although there’s 50 plus years was between us, Bill was the first person to welcome me to the neighborhood (technically Judi but Bill was the 2nd). I was lucky enough to see his truck pulling out of the driveway a few months ago; the last words he said to me were “please watch over the house”. With Bill’s help above, I will continue his wishes as I know that’s what he’d want. Rest in peace Bill.