Ernest Kidwell, Jr

Hastings resident, Ernest Carlyle "Ernie" Kidwell, Jr., 76, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota surrounded by two of his sons, wife, and son's friend.

Memorial Services will be Thursday, November 29, 2012; 10:00 A.M. at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings with Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert officiating. Burial with military rites will be Thursday, November 29, 2012; 3:00 P.M. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family. There will be no viewing or visitation.

He was born November 2, 1936 in Scott City, Kansas to Ernest C. & Pauline H. (Wilson) Kidwell. He was in the Navy after high school graduation for 20 years. He was stationed at many different bases around the United States. Ernie was a very grateful member of the friends of Bill Wilson and worked hard in the AA program helping whom he could. He served and encouraged others to do that also. He was very happy to be studying the Bible cover to cover and verse by verse. He was ready at any time for the Lord to call him home. He is greatly missed by all and he has left a great calling.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; one niece; and one nephew.

Survivors include:
Wife: Ruth Kidwell - Hastings, NE
Children & Spouses: Roxann Tomahsah - Minneapolis, MN
Pamala & Terry Janzen - Minneapolis, MN
Ernie Kidwell & special friend Cindy - Minneapolis, MN
Barb & Tim Fonder - Minneapolis, MN
Rebecca Kidwell - Minneapolis, MN
Connie & Scott Culbert - Grand Island, NY
Chris & Lisa Kidwell - Sioux Falls, SD
Tony Kidwell & special friend Terri - Sioux Falls, SD
Brother & Spouse: Gene & Joyce Kidwell - Maize, KS
Sisters & Spouses: Mary Ann & Paul Kasselman - Scott City, KS
Valynda & Steve Payne - Scott City, KS
Helen & Mike Trahern - Cimarron, KS
Cathy & Ron Staats - Cimarron, KS
Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends