I only had the opportunity to meet Fran once and that was at Jerry and Marilyn’s wedding. I have heard many good and admirable things over the years from Marilyn and Jerry about Fran. I do believe many have been blessed to have had Fran in their lives. I wish I could attend the funeral. God bless you all!
Francis M. "Fran" Kiedrowski
February 24, 1923 – August 3, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Clearwater for Francis M. “Fran” Kiedrowski, age 87, of Clearwater and formerly of NE Minneapolis and Richfield. Fran passed away August 3, 2010. Burial will take place in the St. Luke’s Parish Cemetery in Clearwater.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, August 6, and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Parish Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday evening at the church.
Fran was born in Minto, North Dakota on February 24, 1923. His family moved to NE Minneapolis when he was a baby. Fran attended Prescott Grade School and graduated from Edison High School in 1941. Fran played basketball and golf for Edison. He was a member of the East Side Old Timers, IBEW 160 and served as President of the East Richfield Little League. He enjoyed many years playing softball and golf in Richfield. Fran retired from Xcel Energy (NSP) in 1985 and moved to Clearwater, MN in 1999. Fran truly enjoyed retirement, golf and often said “every day is a holiday!”.
Fran was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Anastasia (Wisniewski) Kiedrowski, his brothers Peter, Paul, Zyg and Eddie and his sisters, Sophia, Dorothy, Jada, Cecilia and Mart. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Helen, sons Thomas (Barb) and Gerald (Marilyn), 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Central MN Heart Fund or donor’s choice.
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Kati and I are very glad we had the chance to get to know and share time with him.
The wonderful golf lessons for an extremely untalented golfer, our trip to New Ulm to meet with Hermann the German and the many wonderful times at Helen’s and his home. His radiant smile will never be forgotten among many, many other special facettes of Fran!
We are making a donation to Gideons in memory of yor dad.
Fran will be remember by many people for many different reasons. One of the main reasons is for the love he had for people and his interest in getting to know them. He always had a kind word and a little laugh that showed he had a love for life. Every day was a holiday for him and a gift from the Lord.
It has been a blessing to be his daughter.
Love,
Marilyn
I will miss my grandpa more than anything, my entire daughter’s sports love comes from him…will continue the legacy of kiedrowski basketball for him!
We were talking about you just last week thinking it was time to have lunch again. So sorry we didn’t call and we will sure miss you. Take care Helen.
janet and jim rakhshani
Here’s to Uncle Frannie- have many years of memories of a friendly man , smiling face and gentle spirit. The Dan Schierman Family
Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
We miss you already, Grandpa — Jack asked me at bedtime tonight if we could drive to heaven soon to see Grandpa Franny because he loves Grandpa Franny SO MUCH. Me too.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Clearwater for Francis M. “Fran” Kiedrowski, age 87, of Clearwater and formerly of NE Minneapolis and Richfield. Fran passed away August 3, 2010. Burial will take place in the St. Luke’s Parish Cemetery in Clearwater.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, August 6, and after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Parish Prayers will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday evening at the church.