Harris Kinzler

Harris Kinzler

October 29, 1941 - June 23, 2008

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Harris Kinzler, 66, Fredonia, ND died Monday June 23, 2008 at his farm NW of Fredonia, ND.

Harris Kinzler was born October 29, 1941 on the family farm home NW of Fredonia, ND, the son of Walter Kinzler and Alma (Burkle) Kinzler. He attended the local rural school and also attended high school in Kulm and Gackle, graduating in 1960. In 1972 he received his BA degree in Ministerial Studies
from Midwest Bible College in Stanberry, MO.

He and Shirley Schlenker were married March 12, 1961 at Alfred, ND. They made their home on the farm NW of Fredonia until 1968 when they moved to Missouri, later moving to Conroe, TX where he was senior pastor at the Church of God (Seventh Day). In June of 1977 they moved back to the family farm 10 miles NW of Fredonia where they continued to reside.

He attended and served in the ministry at the Church of God (Seventh Day) in Alfred. He loved farming and especially spending time with his family and friends. He had a generous and giving spirit, highly motivated to excel in every endeavor and encouraged others to do their best.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, Fredonia, ND, 3 daughters, Gina Kinzler, Fargo, ND, Renee (David) Listul and Michelle (Ray) Hammer, all of Jamestown, ND, 2 grandchildren, Jonathan and Olivia Listul, at home in Jamestown, ND, his mother, Alma Kinzler, Jamestown, ND, 1 brother, Ardell (Diane) Kinzler, Chewelah, WA.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday June 27, 2008 in the Church of God (Seventh Day) at Alfred, ND, with Pastor Stephen J. Kyner, officiating.

The interment will be made in the Alfred Church of God Cemetery NW of Jud, ND.
Visitation - 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Thursday @ the funeral home in Jamestown
Prayer Service - 7:30 P.M. Thursday @ the funeral home in Jamestown

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K. Brian and Marion Noble
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Dear Family, Our sincerest sympathy to your entire family. We will pray for our Father to comfort you. Brian remembers Harris from his trips to Denver and stated "He was a good man." May the peace that passes our understanding be yours through this difficult time.
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Loren Stacy
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Sister Kinzler, your entire family and congregation are in my prayers and in the prayers of Lodi CG7. I very much enjoyed working with Harris when we served together on the Executive Board. He very quickly earned my respect and appreciation. May God pour out upon you and your family His Spirit of comfort and of eternal hope in Christ. We'll all be together again.
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Ed and Pearl Lewin
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Our prayers are with the family.
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Diane (Ryan) Carbajal
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during your grief of the lost of your husband/father. God be with you and comfort you all. Diane Carbajal
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Steve
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Shirley and girls, Steve Kurtright here. Don't know if you remember me or not, but I attended Midwest with Harris and through the years had some lively discussions. Sorry to hear about his death. I wish you God's peace and assurance (1 John 5:11). Deborah sends her greetings as well.
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Pastor Glen & Barbara Palmer
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I have fond memories of my visit to the Alfred church and the Kinzler farm. We are saddened by the tragic news of Harris' death. Our prayers go out to the family, and to the church. Pastor Glen

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