Ronald Henry Breidert

 

Ronald Henry Breidert, age 77, of Glidden, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Unity Point - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines surrounded by his family following a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in Glidden with Pastor Roger Carlisle officiating. Organist for the service will be Mark Erickson. Casket bearers will be Chuck McClue, Jerry Breidert, Carter Shedd, Jim Lally, Jason Webb, Shawn Janning, and Tony Knute. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near Lidderdale with military honors by the Glidden American Legion.

Visitation will be held at the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Glidden from 5 – 7 P.M. on Wednesday. The casket will be moved to Peace Lutheran Church at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday where visitation will resume until 10:15 A.M. prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Glidden and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com

Ron was born on July 14, 1948 in Carroll, IA, and he was the son of Leonard and Esther (Boji) Breidert. He grew up on a farm north of Glidden and graduated from Glidden-Ralston High School in 1966. Ron was noted for his pitching abilities in high school and tried out for the Minnesota Twins and made the team. Due to an injury, he was not able to play and returned home to Glidden. Upon being home, he entered the Army National Guard from 1968 – 1973. Ron was married to Kathleen Kay Knute on May 15, 1971 at Peace Lutheran Church in Glidden Pastor Rosenau. Ron and Kathy made their home on a farm north of Glidden where they raised their two children Tammy and Bill and farmed their entire married life. Ron and Kathy retired from farming in 2018 when they moved into Glidden. Ron was a member of the Glidden American Legion and served as 2nd Vice Commander. He was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as Elder, on the Board of Trustees, and PLC Charity Board. Ron enjoyed going on fishing trips to Canada, playing cards, and having coffee with his friends, playing slow pitch, but most of all he loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and attending their events.

Ron is survived by his wife Kathy of Glidden; their two children: Tammy Wessman (James) of Lake View, and Bill Breidert of Glidden; three grandchildren: Katie Breidert, Carter Shedd, and Kortney Webb (Jason); three great-grandchildren: Jaydon, Aryiana, and Alexia; a sister-in-law Cindy Weaklend (Ron) of Fremont, NE; a brother-in-law Bruce Knute (Doris) of Glidden; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Leonard “Red” and Esther Breidert; his in-laws Vern “Dutch” and Vi Knute; and a brother William Breidert in infancy.