Escanaba, MI
Gary M. Kidd, Sr., 72, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home in Escanaba, MI. Gary was born on May 1, 1953, in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Robert and Rose (Tordeau) Kidd.
Gary was a hard worker and provider for his family with various careers through the years. As a young man, Gary worked as a mariner/crew member on the Great Lakes ore boats. He spent several years in the logging industry before ending his career and retiring with almost 30 years of service as a union laborer with Laborer’s Local 330 of Menasha, WI.
Gary was united in marriage to Linda Demeuse on December 10, 1993. In total, the couple spent over 51 years together raising a family.
In addition to his loving wife, Linda, Gary is survived by his Son, Gary (Schuyler) Kidd, Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA; Stepson, Bill (Yolanda) Godfrey of Two Rivers, WI;
Brothers, Dave (Donna) Kidd and Dale (Sandy) Kidd; Sisters, Shelly Kidd, Gloria Wilder, and Jan (John) Dahn; Grandchildren, Joseph Brault, Billy and Mercedes Godfrey, Travis, Courtney, Kelsea, Justin, and Stefan Kidd.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rose Kidd; Son, Ron Kidd; and Sister, Judy Lippens.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 11 AM until noon at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 2401 N. Lincoln Rd, Escanaba MI. Funeral services at noon with a luncheon to follow and Rev. Ben Ramthun officiating. Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Kidd family.
Shealyne(Shelly - Oshkosh, WI
Gary was my third older brother, the baby of the boys. Gary enjoyed Camping, watching TV, country music, and a good joke. He was a God fearing man that attended church with his wife Linda the love of his life, and he loved the Lord.
Though I didn’t know my brother all that well, I know he enjoyed camping, country music, dogs and a good joke. He had a good laugh when telling stories from long ago.
I remember he and I went hunting together once. He spotted a deer and shouted deer and he shot it at the same time before I could even get it in my sight. I didn’t get a deer that year myself, but I was glad to have been able to spend time with Gary out in the woods that day. And that is how I’ll remember him. But the time spent sitting at his bedside knowing his time was coming soon, was very precious; I thank God for that time with him , talking and hold his hand. It was the real the first time we both knew we loved each other , brother and sister.
“Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed”
I Love you Gary
Jan C Kidd-Dahn - Escanaba, MI
+JMJ+
My Dear Brother Gary “#5”,
I enjoyed my time with you when I visited last month along with aour Siblings, and family that were able to be among us. I am very grateful to all whom made it possible for me to be there, including the DATA Bus service. I felt like I was on an assembly line… ha!
One thing that stood out to me, Bro. That misunderstandings and assumptions can drive families apart. People need to talk more, stop holding grudges, because once the years fly by. They are gone forever. It is because of your getting ready to take flight, that our Siblings are now back together. Ya know something, for a dying guy, you were funny. Same ol Gary Kidd humor, and smile… ha! You gave us your final gift of love, and you received the gift of God’s favor in return. I love you my Brother! Rest in peace, and please give hugs to Mom, Dad, and Judy “#1”, and Ronnie for us. Your sister Jan “#6” (Monday-June 09, 2025)
Thank you to Shelly “#7”, David “#3”, Gloria “#2”, Linda (Gary’s Wife), and Bill (Linda’s Son) for everything!