Curtis Edward Kiecker, age 89 of New Ulm, formerly of Fairfax, died on June 12, 2025 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato, MN. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Curtis Edward Kiecker was born November 12, 1935 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Elmer and Gertrude (Seehusen) Kiecker. He was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of New Ulm, MN. A special thank you to the staff members of Oak Terrace, Leading Choice Home Helpers, and Prairie Grace Hospice for the excellent care Curtis received.

Curtis is survived by his wife Elaine; children: Kris (Tim) Bode, Heather (Ben) Sehr, and Faith (Brian) Wendinger; grandchildren: Annalisha (Dylan) Kral, Hunter Sehr, Avery (Emily Appel) Wendinger, Aidan Wendinger, Logan (Tammy) Bode, Jessie Bode, Alexis Bode, and Dawson Bode;  great-grandchildren: Emberlynn, Leona, & Graycen Kral, and Brynlie, Cason, & Ezra Bode. Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Gertrude.