John Kier, age 81, of Waubun, MN, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Fair Oaks Lodge Nursing Home in Wadena, MN.

John Fredrick Kier was born February 9, 1940, in White Earth, MN, the son of Emma (Haugen) and John F. Kier Sr.  His youth was spent growing up on the White Earth Indian Reservation, where he attended school.  Following high school, he entered the workforce.  John was united in marriage to Shirley Roy and they were blessed with three children: Carol, Debra, and Raymond.  In the early 1970's, the family lived in Washington State for several years where John worked as a logger.  They moved back to Naytahwaush, and John continued to work as a logger and mechanic, both for himself and for others.  He proudly taught those skills to his son, Raymond.  John has continued to live east of Waubun until last year when he entered the nursing home.

John was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, ricing and taking in nature's beauty.  He was also proud of his native heritage and was known to often talk in his native language and take in pow wows when he could.  Above all, his family was important. He truly loved his grandchildren and was a remarkable grandpa to them all!  He will be greatly missed by many.

John is survived by two daughters, Carol Kier of Fargo, ND, and Debra Kier of Mahnomen; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Peterson of Bagley, MN, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley in 2012; a son, Raymond in 2011; and several siblings.

Blessed be the memory of John Kier.

A Funeral Services be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex, Naytahwaush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the complex.

Following all Covid-19 safety protocols, and CDC guidelines, social distancing will be practiced. Masks are required at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex.

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