Patrick B. Kidder

Kidder, Patrick B. 85, a junior high school teacher in Hopkins for 28 years, died on January 14th at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud Teachers College (now St. Cloud State University) in 1949 and his Master of Education degree from the same institution in 1954. He began his teaching career in his home town of Little Falls, Minnesota, in 1949. He moved to Hopkins in 1956 to begin his tenure as a junior high school geography teacher, and continued there until his retirement in 1984. He was born in Little Falls in 1926 and attended school there until his enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served in the South Pacific Theater until his discharge in 1946. He was recalled to duty during the Korean Conflict in 1950 while a member of the Minnesota National Guard. He remained a member of the Guard as an officer, retiring with a rank of Colonel in 1980. He was also a member of A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge 140 of Little Falls. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; children, Bari Kidder Rahn (Mike) of Brainerd, Todd (Jamie) of New Richmond, WI; daughter-in-law, KC Kidder of Stillwater; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Kelly of Hudson, WI. A memorial service will be held on Thursday January 19th, 6:30 p.m. at Mizpah United Church of Christ, 412 5th Avenue North, Hopkins; with fellowship with family and friends from 5:30-6:30 PM prior to the service. Memorial gifts may go to Mizpah United Church of Christ.