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Olson Funeral & CremationJohn Kilde Obituary
Reverend John C. Kilde, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at PioneerCare Center.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Lutheran Brethren Seminary or Hillcrest Lutheran Academy.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, February, 27, 2026 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church in Fergus Falls, with a time of sharing at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will resume one-hour prior to the service at the church.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church in Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Reverend David Strom
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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