Martin Nathan Kidder's Obituary
Martin Nathan Kidder, 65, of Reed City, MI, passed away peacefully with his family by
his side on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
He was born December 21, 1960, in Big Rapids, the son of Nathan and Mary (Minier) Kidder. He graduated from Reed City High School in 1980. Marty spent his lifelong career as a pumper in the Michigan gas and oil field industry.
On September 28, 1985, Marty married his beloved wife, Sue Hurst. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, family, and countless shared adventures.
In his younger years, Marty was known for his spirited and adventurous ways, throughout his life he remained hardworking, determined, and stubborn in the best way. He was sharp and quick-witted, always ready with a good comeback. Marty found joy in hunting, fishing, smoking meats, camping, golfing, and sitting around the campfire, and could often be found enjoying a glass of Canadian Club. He was also an award-winning Euchre player. Marty had a natural talent for welding and took great pride in his work. He also found simple joy in mowing his lawn.
Marty is survived by his loving wife, Sue Kidder; son Nathan (Bianca) Kidder of Reed City; daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Schuberg of Big Rapids; five granddaughters, Teagan, Nellie, Hensley, Emma, and Natalie; sisters, Kris (Chris) Raymond of Luther and Patti (Stan) Martin of Battle Creek; brother-in-law, Jeff Jones of Augusta, MI; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Haley Jones.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City, with Father David Jameson as celebrant. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Marty will be laid to rest in Wilson Cemetery in Lincoln Township in the spring.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. Care and arrangements are entrusted to Mohnke Janowicz Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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