Kent J. Meidinger, 55, of Edgeley ND passed away on Oct 31, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.<\/p>\n
Kent was born December 05, 1965 in Jamestown, ND to Adeline (Nordahl) & Clarence Meidinger. Kent attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND earning an associate\u2019s degree in Auto Body Repair \u2013 following in his father\u2019s footsteps.<\/p>\n
After graduating college, he worked for his father in the Edgeley Body Shop many years before taking over the business in 1997. Edgeley Auto Collision Center was to become Kent\u2019s place of business where he worked extremely hard. This was one his passions \u2013 others were restoring muscle cars & snowmobiling. He was a great man that would help anybody when they asked for help. His stubbornness and drive were what led him to love wholeheartedly. He was the best husband, father, brother and friend that anyone could ever ask for.<\/p>\n
He married Colette Smith on July 20, 1990, and together they raised a son & daughter on their farm. He was a member of the Snobusters Snowmobile Club, he held different positions for the ND Auto Body Association (NDABA) which he was currently serving as the Secretary. Kent was currently serving as the secretary.<\/p>\n
Kent is survived by his wife Colette, son MacKenzie \u2013 Edgeley, ND, daughter McKell Meidinger \u2013 attending DSU \u2013 Dickinson, ND, a brother Gerald Meidinger, Edgeley, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers \u2013 Karl Meidinger in infancy, Kevin Meidinger & Brother-in-law Michael Smith.<\/p>\n
His last words were \u2013 \u201cI\u2019ll Never Give Up\u201d and that has been ingrained in his children.<\/p>\n
Visitation: 4PM to 7PM, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Edgeley, ND.<\/p>\n
Prayer Service: 7PM, Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Transfiguration Catholic Church.<\/p>\n
Funeral Service: 10 AM, Friday, November 5, 2021 at Transfiguration Catholic Church with Father Jake Miller to officiate.<\/p>\n
Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Edgeley.<\/p>\n
Arrangements are in the care of Eddy Funeral Home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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