1934
Kermit
2020
Kermit Milo Oldre
November 14, 1934 — February 4, 2020
Kermit Milo Oldre, 85 of Stoddard, Wi was called to his heavenly home on February 4, 2020 surrounded by family.
Kermit was born November 14, 1934 to Albert and Myrtle Oldre in Luverne Mn, baptized on December 9, 1934 and professed his faith on his confirmation August 5, 1948.
Kermit graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1952 and attended the University of Minnesota agricultural school. After one year of college he enlisted in the Marines and upon finishing basic training married Ellen Jean Fisk on November 7, 1953 in Carlsbad California. Their marriage was blessed with 6 children, Susan (Ron) Wilhelm of Chicago Il, Rev. Steven (Yvonne) Oldre of Chaseburg Wi, Scott (Dee) Oldre of Irmo, SC, Sheryl (Mitchel) Schultz of Holmen, Wi Sandra (Ron) Miller of Rochester, Mn and Sonja Oldre of Stoddard Wi.
Kermit and Ellen farmed until they retired in 1987. In 1998 they began working in motel management. They enjoyed renovating homes, antiquing and furniture refinishing. After Ellen passed away in 2002, Kermit married Marlice Vogelson on November 22, 2003.
Kermit promoted Christian education, evangelism and mission work and in his later years he began making crosses, to be shared in Schools, military bases and missions in several countries.
Kermit is survived by his brother Virgil (Joan) Oldre of Minneapolis Mn, Sister-in-Laws, Sharon (Don) Smith of Chattanooga Tn, Doris Oldre of Hutchinson, Mn, Gayle Oldre of Tucson Az and Delores Fisk of North Branch, Mn.
He leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen, wife Marlice, parents Albert and Myrtle Oldre, and brothers, Gordy, Maurice, Oscar, and Roger Oldre and many other loved ones.
Service of Christian burial will be at 2 PM at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church in Rochester Mn with visitation from noon to 2 PM. A private burial will be at Fort Snelling.
The family asks that memorials be given to one of the following: St. Matthews School, Luther High School, Resurrection School and St. Croix Lutheran High School. Online condolences are welcome and may be written at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
3040 Stonehedge Drive NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
3040 Stonehedge Drive NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
Kermit was born November 14, 1934 to Albert and Myrtle Oldre in Luverne Mn, baptized on December 9, 1934 and professed his faith on his confirmation August 5, 1948.
Kermit graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1952 and attended the University of Minnesota agricultural school. After one year of college he enlisted in the Marines and upon finishing basic training married Ellen Jean Fisk on November 7, 1953 in Carlsbad California. Their marriage was blessed with 6 children, Susan (Ron) Wilhelm of Chicago Il, Rev. Steven (Yvonne) Oldre of Chaseburg Wi, Scott (Dee) Oldre of Irmo, SC, Sheryl (Mitchel) Schultz of Holmen, Wi Sandra (Ron) Miller of Rochester, Mn and Sonja Oldre of Stoddard Wi.
Kermit and Ellen farmed until they retired in 1987. In 1998 they began working in motel management. They enjoyed renovating homes, antiquing and furniture refinishing. After Ellen passed away in 2002, Kermit married Marlice Vogelson on November 22, 2003.
Kermit promoted Christian education, evangelism and mission work and in his later years he began making crosses, to be shared in Schools, military bases and missions in several countries.
Kermit is survived by his brother Virgil (Joan) Oldre of Minneapolis Mn, Sister-in-Laws, Sharon (Don) Smith of Chattanooga Tn, Doris Oldre of Hutchinson, Mn, Gayle Oldre of Tucson Az and Delores Fisk of North Branch, Mn.
He leaves behind 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ellen, wife Marlice, parents Albert and Myrtle Oldre, and brothers, Gordy, Maurice, Oscar, and Roger Oldre and many other loved ones.
Service of Christian burial will be at 2 PM at Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church in Rochester Mn with visitation from noon to 2 PM. A private burial will be at Fort Snelling.
The family asks that memorials be given to one of the following: St. Matthews School, Luther High School, Resurrection School and St. Croix Lutheran High School. Online condolences are welcome and may be written at mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
FEB 8. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)
Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church3040 Stonehedge Drive NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
Funeral Service
FEB 8. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church3040 Stonehedge Drive NE
Rochester, MN, 55906
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