Ned Ezra Kiefert

Ned Ezra Kiefert, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2020 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

Ned was born on December 27th, 1939 in Lisbon, ND to Leo and Pearl (Liebing) Kiefert. He had 10 siblings and grew up in the farming community. He relocated to Benson, MN with his family, where he continued his love for farming. He had three children and a step daughter.

Ned enjoyed keeping up with the Minnesota sports teams. He had a loving passion for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed watching the Home Shopping Network and keeping up with the latest and greatest kitchen appliances. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed being outside with his children and grandchildren.

Ned is survived by his children: Tim (Brianna) Kiefert of New Prague, Sara (Justin) Hoidahl of Alexandria, Bobby (Derek) Kiefert of Mapleton, ND and step-daughter Jody (Joel) Tolifson of Benson. Grandchildren: Jayden, Kendall, Cameron, Lucas and Vada; Courtney and Jasmine and many other step-grandchildren. Siblings: Marlin (Elizabeth) Kiefert, Claris (Richard) Kron, Verla (Ray) Putnam, Florence Buth and many special friends.

He is preceded in death by parents Leo and Pearl, siblings Fred Kiefert, Harold Kiefert, Orlin Kiefert, Arnold Kiefert, Lois Nordick and Myren Kiefert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate in honor of Ned Kiefert.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Tuesday January 5th, 2021, at Zniewski Funeral Home in Benson, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at the city of Benson Cemetery.