Jeffrey Carl KILDE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-016945

Notes:

Jeffrey Kilde, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 25, 2013.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1957, in Fergus Falls, the son of Raymond and Margie (Ruud) Kilde. He graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High in 1976.

On Nov. 18, 1978 he married the true love of his life, Colette Kay Harthun at Sacred Heart Church in Dent, MN. On March 18, 1979 Jeff and Colette welcomed their only child, Ryon Benjamin Kilde.

Jeff and Colette resided in Fergus Falls until moving to Elizabeth in 2002.

He was employed by Medallion Kitchens, H & R Construction, Barclay Incorporated, Norcon Hardwoods Division, and Northern Contours. Jeff most recently worked as Manager of the Norcon Hardwoods Division and as a line supervisor for Northern Contours.

Jeff served as a Councilman in Elizabeth, Minnesota. He was a member of the Elizabeth Lions and of the Arabian Enthusiasts.

He was a life-long member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, where he was baptized and confirmed. Jeff was currently serving on the Augustana Lutheran Church Council.

Jeff enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan. He spent many weekends antiquing with his family and was very proud of his Santa collection.

Jeff was a very talented wood worker and a jack of all trades. He was always helping others and was a listening ear and a safe place to come for advice.

Preceding him in death were his father, Raymond Kilde; his mother-in-law, Irene “Sally” Harthun; his stepfather, John “Jack” Brush; and his brother-in-law, Marvin Harthun.

Jeff has also been reunited with many special canine companions that went before him.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Colette, of Elizabeth; his son and daughter-in-law, Ryon and Laurel (Russell) Kilde of Fergus Falls; his mother Margie Kilde-Brush of Fergus Falls; his father-in-law Ralph “Pete” Harthun of Dent; his sisters: Rae (Terry) Burns of Barrett, Sally (Tim) Englehart of Fergus Falls, and Brenda (Dewey) Umlauf of Wahpeton; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marian (David) Thompson of Moorhead, Peggy (Greg) Meyer of Dent, Doug (Judy) Harthun of New York Mills, Barb (Mrs. Marvin) Harthun of Underwood, and Julie (Gaylon) Bakken of Fergus Falls; step-siblings, Jackie Brush (Steve) Kukane of Haverhill Mass., and Roger (Rita) Anderson of Erhard; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, and dear friends that each held a special place in Jeff’s heart.

Jeffrey married Colette Kay HARTHUN on 18 Nov 1978 in Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Colette was born on 24 Oct 1959 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 9 Feb 2014 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Hills, Rock County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The North Dakota Public Death Index says that he resided in Minnesota although he died in Cass County, North Dakota.

Cemetery records show that he was in the U S Army in World War II.

Buried:
buried near his father Carl

Raymond + M.L. RUUD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1957-MN-013475

Notes:

Registered for the draft in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota. He was a farm laborer for Wallace Manikowski in Mooreton, Richland County, North Dakota. He gave his mother as his nearest relative. He was described as of medium height with a slender build and blue eyes and brown hair.

He and his family were living in the city of Fergus Falls in the 1930 census. Carl’s occupation was sash cutter in a sash and door factory.

Buried:
buried with his wife Josephine Quick

Carl married Hazel Josephine MOON about 1924. Hazel (daughter of William MOON and Anna Bergetta JOHNSON) was born on 25 Dec 1906 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; died on 27 Nov 1990 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1906-18462

Notes:

Her SS# was issued in Minnesota before 1951.

Birth:
her tombstone says, erroneously, that she was born in 1907

Buried:
buried with Carl as Josephine Kilde Quick

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1916-MN-010126
• Baptism: 5 Jan 1851, Aamot, Hedmark, Norway

Notes:

In the 1865 Norwegian census as Karstein Engebretssen, age 15, born in Aamot. Confirmed by the Aamot birth register which shows a Carsten Engebretsen born 7 Nov 1850 (and baptized 5 Jan 1851) to Engebret Bergsvensvien (sp?), apparently of Kilde, and Inger Tollefsdatter. Sponsors for the baptized child appear to be Gunder Gudmandsen, Niels Gudmandsen of Kilde, Margrethe Olsdatter of Kilde, and Oliana Gundersdatter of Kilde.

In the 1895 state census, Carsten, Jennie, Emelie, and 78 year-old Berta Olson (perhaps Jennie’s mother?) are living in Effington Twp, Otter Tail County.

Farming in Elmo Twp, Otter Tail County, at the time of the 1900 census. He came to the U.S. in 1882, his wife Jennie in 1885.

In the 1905 state census they are in Elmo Twp. Carsten has been a resident of the state for 20 years but only 7 years and 8 months in the local district. Jennie has been in the state for 18 years, 16 years and 10 months in the local district.

Farming in Elmo Twp in Otter Tail County, as Carsten B., at the time of the 1910 census. Called K. B. Kilde on Joseph’s birth certificate. Came to the U.S. in 1882.

Birth:
or Åmot

Baptism:
or Åmot

Carsten married Inga G (Jennie) JOHNSON about 1893. Inga (daughter of Johannes JORGENSON and Anna NELSON) was born on 6 May 1872 in Norway; died on 1 Sep 1932 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Gausdal Lutheran Cemetery, Elmo Twp, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1932-MN-010628

Notes:

One source has her middle name Jorgine. Referred to as Jennie on Joseph’s birth certificate. One source has her last name as Peterson although most of her childrens’ death certificates (except Joseph’s and Annie’s which show Peterson) show Johnson.

In the 1900 census, she had had 4 children, all 4 still living.

According to the 1910 census, she had had 9 children, 8 of whom were still living. She came to this country in 1886.

In the 1920 census she is a widow living in Elmo Twp with her five youngest sons, all single.

The informant for her death certificate was her son John Kilde. She died from apoplexy caused by hypertension.

William married Anna Bergetta JOHNSON about 1890. Anna (daughter of Johannes JORGENSON and Anna NELSON) was born on 6 Mar 1870 in Norway; died on 18 Dec 1955 in Beltrami County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Blackduck, Beltrami County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Allen says that Annie was the community midwife, attending births in the area into her late ‘70s.