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Kim Gittel Obituary
KIM ELTON GITTEL, 71 passed away December 9th, 2024. Kim was born June 29th, 1953 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Elton Gittel and Marie Thatcher (McEachren). Growing up Kim worked at Gittels grocery, and served in the United States Army. He also was employed by Kaiser Aluminum, then worked at Robideaux Motors as a car salesman. Kim finally found his calling by starting and running his own business. He has owned several very successful businesses over the years.
Kim was preceded in death by his father Elton E. Gittel, passed away in 2009; his mother Marie L. Thatcher (McEachern), passed away in 1980; his sister Judy Secaur, passed away in 2009. He is survived by his wife Joannie; his brother Mike (Bernice) McEachern; his cousin Rick Gittel; his children, Brandi Gittel, Nancy Gittel, Heidi Gittel; his grandchild Alexis Gittel-Russell. A celebration of life will take place sometime this early summer. He will be missed by many.
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Linda Wilson
February 7, 2025
I was very shocked when I heard about Kim he was a wonderful man
Nancy Gittel
January 13, 2025
Dad I will miss you so much! Sad thinking I will not see my cute little dad again. I will cherish all the memories I have with you. Thank you Joanie for taking care of my father. Love always your daughter Nancy Gittel
Bob Nagrone
January 10, 2025
Kim to me was a wonderful friend and just a great guy!
We shared a couple summers together camping right next to each other in the rose lake area.
Literally everything about him makes me smile.
Super witty and always one step ahead of the next thing coming.
This is a sad day for both me and my wife as it´s impossible to find friends that you admire and respect as we do for Kim.
God Bless this wonderful man and let him watch down on us all as I know he will.
Loved and missed by all of us,
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