Durwood D. Fiedler
Obituary
Durwood D. Fiedler, 78, died on Tuesday (July 12, 2011) at
Asbury Park in Newton.
He was born on June 23, 1933, in Peabody to Fred W. and
Olive (Gaede) Fiedler. On Oct. 23, 1955, he married Carol J. Regier at the
Missionary Church in Elbing.
Durwood was a retired machinist for Hay and Forage and also
worked as a self-employed contractor and carpenter. He enjoyed camping and
fishing and his coffee group at C.J.'s pancake house. Durwood looked forward to
spending time with his loving family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Fiedler of Newton; sons,
Brian and Julie Fiedler of Wichita, and Brandon and Carmen Fiedler of Newton;
daughter, Brenda Baker and partner, Phillip Scott, of Newton; sister-in-law,
Sally Fiedler of Salina; brother, Dennis and Sharon Fiedler of Beatrice, Neb.;
five grandchildren, including Katie Fiedler and her partner, George Cassanova,
Kyle Fiedler, Amanda Fiedler, Jacob Fiedler and Kris Totten; and one
great-grandchild, Jordynn Totten.
Durwood was preceded in death by his parents; brothers,
Jerry and LaVern Ray Fiedler; stepbrothers, Buddy and H. Eugene Cox; and one
stepsister, Frances Thornhill.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday, with family
receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.
Private family graveside will take place in the First
Missionary Church Cemetery in rural Elbing. A public memorial service will be
announced at a later date at Immanuel Baptist Church in Newton.
Memorials may be left with Immanuel Baptist Church or The
Kidney Foundation, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
