Edward A. Kaeding
August 15, 1953 ~ January 26, 2015
Age 61 of Forest Lake, MN and formerly of Devils Lake, died January 26, 2015 following a hard fought battle with brain cancer. Ed graduated from Devils Lake (ND) High School in 1971. He earned electrical engineering degrees (BS, MS) from North Dakota State University. Ed began development of a hybrid electric car concept while in college, pursuing that independently and in conjunction with Nationwide Industries, Wyoming, MN for seven years. He dabbled in foreign exports and electrical contracting before focusing on building, owning and managing apartment buildings in Forest Lake, MN. His love of travel and sense of adventure took him to several countries producing many interesting experiences! Ed loved learning about other cultures so for two decades, 25 foreign exchange students from 10 different countries lived with the family. He was also a founding board member of IEF, a nonprofit that provided college tuition for needy students in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Ed is deeply missed by his wife, Brenda (Sathre) Kaeding; sons, Michael (Alyssa) Kaeding and Lucas Kaeding; brothers and sister, Albert (Jan) Kaeding, Carol (Mitchell) Rhen, Ben (Zoraida) Kaeding, and Myron (Linda) Kaeding; nieces, nephews, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Olga (Swenson) Kaeding. A Celebration Service to honor Eds Life will be held 2 PM, Saturday, January 31st at Crossroads Evangelical Covenant Church, 17445 Notre Dame St., Forest Lake with visitation beginning at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Feed My Starving Children ( www.fmsc.org ).
We were so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. We hope the memories you have of him will last for ever and keep you forever close. Thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Brenda. We are sorry we are out of state and can’t be there to celebrate Ed’s life. May your faith, strength and the caring circle of friends and family carry you through these difficult times.
It was probably either 1980 or 1981 that I first met Ed in Forest Lake. Brenda was not with him just yet, the way I remember it she was still up north, waiting to join him. But we became friends with the Kaedings, serving in youth ministry at Crossroads for years, going on missions trips & retreats. Loved Ed so much! Blessings to Brenda and the family!
We will always remember his winning smile We have known Ed for almost 8 years, If he was at the apt bldg. and saw you, he would always say “HI” and give you that winning smile! He was a very caring and good man! He will be missed by many Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family!
Ed and Brenda have been our neighbors for many years now. Our son Michael loved to spend time with the boys, Mike and Luke, and got to babysit there. Having such dear neighbors is such a blessing!! You are in our hearts and prayers. As neighbors, we’re here to help, so let us know if there is anything we can do.