Kathleen “Katie” Mary (Feidt) Kangas, age 86 of Buffalo, MN, passed away May 16, 2021.
She was born on October 8, 1934 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota to Michael and Rose (Siebenaler) Feidt. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School with the class of 1952.
On September 10, 1955, Katie was joined in marriage to Toivo Kangas at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings, Minnesota. Together they raised three children: Glenn, Mike, and Sandy.
Katie was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo, and was a member of the American Legion Post 270 Women’s Auxiliary. She served as a long time treasurer and was a past president of the group.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Toivo in 1991; son, Glenn in 1974; parents, Michael and Rose Feidt; brother, Eddy Feidt; and brother-in-law, Harlan Myers.
Katie is survived by her children, Mike Kangas and Sandy Rydzinski; three granddaughters; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; brother, “Allie” (JoAnn) Feidt; sister, Monica Myers; and many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at church. Interment will take place at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Buffalo after Mass.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.thepetersonchapel.com
Mike and Sandy so sorry gor the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Sandy sorry to hear about your mom. Both your mom and dad were good folks.
Brian
Sandy and Mike: Am so sorry to learn of Katie’s passing. I have wonderful memories of her at Functional Industries,Inc where she was the very best supervisor for people with disabilities.
To Katie’s Kids: Mike and Sandy:
Am so sorry to learn of Katie’s passing . Katie was an exemplary work supervisor for many years at Functional Industries, Inc. She was loved by clients and staff.
Still havent fully processed this. I hope I made your last days enjoyable while living with you, Grandma.