Byron F. Kindelspire

Byron F. Kindelspire, 97, of Aberdeen, and formerly of Leola, SD, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leola, SD, with Father Tom Anderson and Father Russel Homic, con-Celebrants.

Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Monday, at the mortuary in Aberdeen, and one hour prior to Mass at church on Tuesday.

Byron F. Kindelspire was born on June 20, 1917, in Montevideo, MN, to George and Laura (Mills) Kindelspire. At a young age, his family moved to Rolla, ND, and then to various farms in North Dakota and Minnesota until 1926, when they settled on a farm north of Leola, SD. This is the area where Byron was raised and attended school.

Byron was united in marriage to Margaret Hord on January 17, 1940, at Leola. To this union five children were born: Kelly, Gayle, Paul, Correen, and Leo. The family made their home on the farm, where Byron farmed until the spring of 1979, when they moved into Leola. Following his retirement, Byron continued to help other farmers and worked with Smalley Fencing and with the U.S. Soil Conservation Department, planting trees and shelterbelts. He became a resident of Avera Joseph Manor in Aberdeen in September of 2014 and continued to reside there until the time of his death.

Byron was a member of the Historical Society, the Sportsman Club and the Saddle Club. He loved farm life, especially his horses. Byron also enjoyed attending auction sales, hunting, fishing, and playing cards at the pool hall on Saturday nights.

Bryon is survived by his wife of 75 years, Margaret Kindelspire of Aberdeen; his children: Kelly (Colleen) Kindelspire of Yakima, WA, Gayle (Randy) Fauth of Aberdeen, Paul (Joan) Kindelspire of New Hope, MN, and Leo (Kathi) Kindespire of Bismarck, ND; son-in-law Rick Mogck of Jamestown, ND, sister-in-law Vera Nelson of Oakes, ND, 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Byron is preceded in death by his daughter, Correen; his parents, George and Laura; and siblings: Clinton, Lloyd, Wayne and Deloris Bain.

Pallbearers will be: Brian Fauth, Justin Kindelspire, Nicholas Kindelspire, Melissa Kindelspire, Jennifer Kindelspire and Mark Kindelspire.