Edna Anna Meidinger passed away peacefully surrounded by family January 21 ^st, 2020 at the Wishek Living Center. She was 81 years old.

Edna was born on January 5 ^th , 1939 in rural McIntosh County  to Albert J. Kaseman and Anna Marie Martel Kaseman. She grew up on a farm near Venturia ND with her 8 siblings. She married Gerhardt Meidinger December 16 ^th , 1956. They soon started a family of their own and took over the family farm north of Zeeland  in 1967. Between raising 5 children and helping on the farm, Edna's hands were rarely still. She loved to garden and preserve, sew,  cook, clean and paint. Edna was known for her Kneophla soup, cinnamon strudels, sour pickles and her pies, all homemade of course.  She crocheted and quilted countless afghans and blankets for residents at the Wishek Living Center.  This suited her servant heart. Many of her handmade afghans, quilts and embroidered dishtowels are now precious keepsakes her family will continue to use for years to come. She passed on her talents by teaching her granddaughters and great granddaughter to sew, crotchet and embroider. She served in her church for decades, actively working in many ministry efforts. She was a very giving and gracious person who thought of others before herself which was a testimony to her strong faith and belief in Jesus.

Edna treasured her friends and family. Whether she was taking trips with her sisters, entertaining her group of lady friends with food and games or hosting LARGE meals at her house for her family, she was most happy being surrounded by those she loved. Most of all, she cherished her role as a grandma and great grandma. She had a kind and compassionate spirit and if you knew Edna before her illness, you know she was one of the strongest, most vibrant 80-year olds you ever met. Please, always remember her that way.

Edna is survived by 2 sons, Clyde Meidinger, Blaine, MN, Ricky (Ana) Meidinger, Wishek, ND; 2 daughters, Cindy (Raydon) Gall, Wishek, ND, Liz Ann Phelps, Mankato, MN; 1 grandson Ryan (Jana) Gall, Aberdeen, SD; 5 granddaughters, Amber (Michael) Halverson, West Fargo, ND, Allison Gall, Wishek, ND, Rowena, Riana and Malory Meidinger, Wishek, ND; 2 great granddaughters Cambry and Cailyn Halverson, West Fargo, ND; and 1 great grandson Lander Gall, Aberdeen, SD. Brothers Norman (Eunice) Kaseman of Sacramento CA,: Rodger (Lenore) Kaseman Bismarck ND; Sisters, Rose Odom of Wishek ND; Barb (Rich) McDonald of Windsor CO; Marilyn(Jerome) Bettenhausen Wishek ND; Nancy Just Wishek ND; Sister in law Lyla Kaseman Bismarck ND.

She is preceded in death by her parents Anna and Albert Kaseman,  husband Gerhardt Meidinger,  daughter Patty Meidinger,  brothers Marvin and Raymond Kaseman, Brother in laws Jerry Odom and Dicky Just. Sister in law Peuna Kaseman.

A life celebration service will be held at Faith Community Church, Wishek, ND on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10:30 am. A fellowship luncheon will take place after. A private burial will take place at New Kassel Cemetery at a later date.

We would like to take this time to say thank you to the Wishek Living Center for the excellent care and compassion showed to Edna. She poured 25 years of her life into serving the elderly at Wishek Living Center . We are thankful that Edna came home to be with friends and family in her last months of life. She was blessed to have you all as care givers.