Kermit L. Wiederholt

1935 - 2025

Kermit L. Wiederholt, age 90, of Aitkin MN, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at his residence in Neenah, WI, where he moved to the last few years to be closer to his children. He was born February 4, 1935, in Aitkin, MN to Benedict and Lillian Wiederholt. He grew up on a turkey farm In the Hassman area and graduated from Aitkin High School in 1953. Later Kermit joined the U.S. Air Force working on the B52 Bomber.

After leaving the Air Force Kermit moved back to Aitkin to raise his family and work on his family's turkey farm. He also worked at the Aitkin Iron Works for 34 years.

Kermit could make or build just about anything. Besides his many projects he loved building RC airplanes and flying them for hours. Building and tinkering with them right up to the end. He also built an experimental Dakota Hawk airplane, which he was very proud of. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved to play cribbage.

Kermit is survived by his sons, Kevin of Winneconne, WI; Ronnie (Cindy) of Bellbrook, OH; Randy (Leslie) of Rice Lake, WI; daughter, Roxanne (Frank) Ronich of Winneconne, WI; nine grandchildren, Tamara, Brandon, Shea, Sean, Tyler, Fallon, Derek, Ben and Nick; seven great-grandchildren, Kendra, Wesley, Dylan, Juliet, Mason, Gavin and Aspen; his brother, Jerome (Gert) Wiederholt of Prescott, AZ; and a sister, Janice Fairchild of Aitkin, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles Wiederholt; sisters, Jeanine McArthur, Karen Fischer, and Jackie Sundholm; a daughter-in-law, Sherry Contois Wiederholt; and his companion of many years, Alice Jenkins.

Per Kermit's wishes he will have no funeral service. He will be cremated and laid to rest in Aitkin, MN.

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne, WI is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.