MINEOLA -- Kenneth Robert Neidholt, 99, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006.

Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Mr. Neidholt was born in California, but lived nearly all his life, other than the last 10 years, in Fort Worth. He attended school in the Northside-Diamond Hill area and raised his family in Haltom City. He started work for Armour & Co. at the age of 19 and retired as a superintendent when the plants closed. He was a member of Haltom City/Riverside Masonic Lodge #1331. He leaves a world of family and friends to remember this fine man.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, John and Kate Neidholt; wife, Georgia; daughter, Peggy; and granddaughter, Gena.

Survivors: Sons, Jerry Neidholt and wife, Ruth, of Mineola, and Larry Neidholt and wife, Helen, of Alba; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Dec. 12, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Neidholt

19 Entries

Stefanie Neidholt

December 27, 2006

I am Kenneths Great Grandaughter I will always remember being a little girl going and seeing him and playing with the chickens in the yard around the big oak tree in the back yard, walking into the house seeing all the stacks of old news papers, and asking him if he felt any small earthquakes that day. He will be missed but is in better hands walking streets of gold!

Stacey Ellis

December 18, 2006

My name is Stacey Ellis, daughter of Dick and Cyndy Ellis, Great Granddaughter of Kenneth Neidholt. I wanted to share a memory or two about this man we all love. The first memory I have of him is being in his back yard and his pet chickens. I thought it was so neat to see someone who lets chickens sit on his lap! Later on I remember sitting down in a chinese restruant with my parents, grand parents and him. I remember him telling a love story about his wife and how she looked in this one dress. I found out later that he had told this story many times to many people, but it was my first time hearing it and I remember the look in his eyes as he talked about his wife. I never got a chance to meet her, but im glad that he did. Not many people can love each other to keep that twinkle of the eye alive for that long. A couple of years ago I stayed at my grandparents house for a couple of days and he was there one after noon and he was having a hard time hearing me. So I got a pencil and paper and we wrote to eachother on the kitchen counter about all sorts of things. Later on we exchanged addresses and he sent me letters about his life. I didnt know as much as I wish I did about him, but im glad I got to meet him, and got to see how many lives he touched. I learned from him one of the most important lessons so far in my life...is just to listen to wisdom, and learn from it.

Cyndy Ellis

December 18, 2006

My name is Cyndy Neidholt Ellis, daughter fo Jerry and Ruth, granddaughter of Kenneth. I would like to share some of my memories I wrote down after we left the service. Christmas', Easters, and birthdays and all the pretty handmade dresses we wore...ice coffee in colored tin glasses...the smell of a cigar(and now my husband smokes one on occasion)...the beautiful yard and flowers(I love to garden too)...the smell of burning leaves...his pet chickens sitting in his lap or in his chairs...always getting birthday cards,and thennot getting them any more...how he was the original scrapbooker(should've copywrited that)...as he got older and we visited him at the "lodge" he always had a smile and always said "love you" before we left...and like all the rest of you I always loved the stories,I think he learned that art from his Mom, Kate...and I will miss him but glad he is where he is now. Love You Grandad

Linda Neidholt

December 15, 2006

I am Linda Neidholt McDonald, youngest daughter of Jerry & Ruth Neidholt, proud grand daughter of Mr K.R. Neidholt. Master Butcher to Superintendent, Mason and a loving husband to one of the sweetist grandma that graced this earth. Fine father to three, then he had all of us grand kids. I could go on and on about this wise articulate man that had so much to offer. We all learned so much from your strong proud way of living. I will do all I can to honor your name grandad. The special love I have for you will always be with me.

dean neidholt

December 15, 2006

I am dean neidholt, son of jerry neidholt, grandson of kenneth, I also remember my grandfather fondly. I remember walking and talking with him in his yard in haltom city as he did yard work, i first found an appreciation for plants by watching him. I can also remember him fixing things in his shop. I will always remember him playing santa at our christmas gatherings, also the times we were all together as a family with my great grandparents in colleyville, i thank god for all the memories of a life well lived

Ruth Neidholt

December 14, 2006

I am Ruth, Jerry's wife and daughter-in law of Kenneth's for 53 years.He has been a very special Dad to me as I lost my Dad when Jerry and I had been married just four months.
I held his hand as he went to his Lord and I shall never forget the feeling of love that went threw our fingers..........

Karen Lowrey

December 14, 2006

Beyond Love

On the far side of the past
Is a memory of my granddad that will forever last!
I remember a kiss, a touch, and a soft spoken word
Now beyond my reach, resting with the Lord
Looking down from Heaven above
I can feel you, sending your love
Beyond the stars and the cloudy sky
You know, my love for you shall never die
I’m thankful for the memories we shared
And grateful I can speak to you in my prayers
Beyond your death to a life forever more
Your love comes to me from that heavenly core
We shared the love coming straight from our heart
From heaven’s open door we shall never be apart

In Loving Memory of Kenneth Neidholt
Daughter of Larry Neidholt

Patrick Draut

December 13, 2006

My heart goes out to all as we experience this time of grief. May our memories bring us comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May we all come together with each other as we mourn and remember all of our wonderful experiences with Kenneth Neidholt.
Love Patrick Draut ~ Grandson of Larry Neidholt

Lisa & Mike Young

December 13, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Crystal Cook

December 13, 2006

My name is Crystal Cook. Kenneth Robert Neidholt is my Great Grandfather, he left behind three Great Grandsons, by myself, Jonathan Micheal, Nathaniel Wyatt, and his name sake Kenneth Ray Cook, and I hope to do him proud be it. He told me so many storys that I will carry down to my children and hopeful they will do the same. I am proud that I was chosen to be his grandchild and will miss him dearly.

Helen Neidholt

December 13, 2006

I am Larry Neidholt's wife, the daughter-in-law of Kenneth Neidholt. I have been in this family since 1952; it is of great sadness to lose one of our loved ones. He will be missed by our family greatly.

Larry Neidholt

December 13, 2006

My name is Larry Neidholt, I am the son of Kenneth Neidholt. I hold my dad very near and dear to me. I cherish what he taught me throughout my life; I have learned much from him. I will miss him very much.

Rolene Myers

December 13, 2006

I am the granddaughter of Kenneth Neidholt, the daughter of Larry, and my name is Rolene Myers. I spent many years and lots time going to see my grandfather with my dad. Every time we would visit him, he would tell us stories and we always enjoyed hearing them. I am proud, happy, and blessed, to have him for my Granddad; to visit with him was never a chore, it was always an enjoyment. I will miss him very much because I love him very much. What makes my heart happy is knowing that he has gone home to be with the Lord and my Grandmother Georgia; nothing could be any better that.

James Neidholt

December 12, 2006

May you rest in peace safe in the arms in Christ. I will miss your stories. God Bless

Kenneth, Larry, Helen, & James Neidholt, Kitty & David Draut

Kitty Draut

December 12, 2006

My name is Kitty Draut, Kenneth Neidholt is my Granddad. I have very fond memories of spending time with him and listening to his stories. He had a very sharp memory; he told me many stories about my father Larry, and my Uncle Jerry. They were involved in both basketball and football; he clipped news paper articles and saved them, photos and shared them, and because of this I have lots of wonderful memories. He taught me a lot about life, and how it should be lived.

When we moved away to Georgia, we kept in contact through letters, when we come to Texas to visit we would go over and see him. He always kept his yard immaculately and took great pride in everything he did. I have saved many of the letters, stories, and photos that he gave to me and I will forever cherish them. Granddad, I will keep you close to me in my heart and I look forward to seeing you in heaven; until then I will miss you very much.

Larry Lowery

December 12, 2006

My name is Larry Lowrey my mother is Karen Lowrey and her dad is Larry Neidholt I knew my great-great grandfather well and had a lots of talks with him. He taught me a lot about respect, and how you go about earning it, and what it would mean to you late in life. I will miss him dearly.

Walt & Gladys Norwood

December 12, 2006

I just want to express my sympathy, and our hearts and prayers are with the whole family.

Lynsey Myers

December 12, 2006

I am Larry Neidholt’s granddaughter, and I would like to say that I loved my great grandfather very much and he will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of the stories he would tell, and I am thankful to have had the time to spend with him that I did.

Dale Allen

December 12, 2006

I have many happy memories of time spent with my Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Georgia.
Dale Allen,
youngest son of Frank and Lottie Allen.

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