Delmer Don Kiefer

Delmer Don Kiefer, 63, of Kasson, MN passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday November 4, 2019.

Delmer was born on February 13, 1956 to Loren and Marion (O’Brien) Kiefer in Owatonna, MN.  He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1974.  After graduating, he worked for McNeilus Steel and later for Midland Construction in Dodge Center.  He returned to work for McNeilus Steel in 1981 and continued to work there until his death.  He married Kimberly Baker on April 17, 1982 at United Methodist Church in Dodge Center.  Together they had two children, Darrin and Kristi.

Delmer enjoyed cars his entire life, having Street Rods in his younger years that gave way to camping with his family, along with landscaping and mowing, as they built their family home in Kasson. He loved riding his Harley with Kim and his buddy Tim and traveling with family and friends.

Delmer worked at McNeilus Steel nearly 40 years and considered the people there very much part of his family. He enjoyed his work and was proud to be a part of all the growth and changes of McNeilus Steel through the years.

He will always be remembered by his family as a man of strength, integrity and never-ending love.

Delmer is survived by his wife, Kim of Kasson, MN; children, Darrin (Tiah) Kiefer of St. Louis Park, MN and Kristi (Weston) Hanson of Hayfield, MN; five grandchildren, Camilla and Matteo Kiefer, Taylor, Brynn, and Lauren Hanson; his twin brother, Darrel (Joan Marie) Kiefer of Rochester, MN; sisters, Sharon Narveson of Kasson, MN and Cheryl (Kevin) Hornberg of Bethany, MN and mother, Marion Kiefer of Dodge Center, MN.

He is preceded in death by his loving father, Loren Kiefer.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE in Kasson and one hour before the service at the church on Friday.   The memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 301 8th Ave NW, Kasson, MN with Pastor Nirmala Reinschmidt officiating.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55944 (507)634-6510.

Blessed be his memory.