Edgar William Kiecker, 96, of New Ulm, formerly of Gibbon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 31st, 2023, at the St. James Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home.

Memorial service will be 12:00 pm Monday, April 10, 2023 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Nathan Scharf officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 12:00 at church on Monday.

Left to cherish his wonderful memories are his children:  Bruce (Vicki) Kiecker of Gibbon, MN, Brenda (Jim) Fike of Columbia, MO, Cynthia Kiecker of Rosemount, MN, and Sandra (Greg) Stevens of Amboy, MN.  Grandchildren:  Shawn (Jackie) Kiecker, Travis {Allie} Kiecker, Kristi (David) Schrimpf, Shannon {Jim} Olson, Jackie Hartwig (Brian Paulson) and Gavin Stevens.  Great Grandchildren:  Carson and Corbin Kiecker, Logan Schrimpf and Dyaln Paulson.

Edgar is preceded in death by his wife Deloris; parents, William and Dena Kiecker; and his sisters LaVerna Schroeder and Irene Leuhring.

Edgar William Kiecker was born in the former Union Hospital, in New Ulm, on October 7th, 1926.  He was baptized at the Moltke township church, near Gibbon, and confirmed in Emmanuel Church, in Gibbon.  He attended a one-room schoolhouse in his youth.  Then he went on to high school and later assisted his parents on the family farm.  Working the land became his passion for many years, until his retirement in March of 1998.  Edgar married his sweetheart, Deloris, on September 27, 1953.  They were united in marriage for sixty-eight years and were blessed with one son and three daughters.

He enjoyed the outdoors.  His outdoor interests were especially specific to hunting, fishing, baseball, and softball.  He was quite active in all of these. His biggest enjoyment was fishing with his children and grandchildren. He was also always up for a good game of cards. Edgar served in numerous capacities in the churches he had belonged to.

Edgar will be dearly missed by all who knew him.  Blessed be his memory.

The family requests those who wish to express their sympathy to Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School-the MVL "Building on the Rock" Campaign or donor's choice.