Dr. Charles Kidd

KALIDA - Dr. Charles Kidd, 92, of Kalida died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at The Meadows of Kalida. He was born May 28, 1924 in Cambridge, OH to the late C. Russell and Lillian  (Robin) Kidd. On August 22, 1946 he married Elizabeth Slaymon who died April 19, 1995. On July 5, 1997 he married Maria (Forster) Vennekotter who died July 9, 2013.

He is survived by four children: Kathleen (Kenneth) Ruszkowski of Williamsburg, VA, Daniel (Sandi) Kidd of Houston, TX, Kevin (Kathleen) Kidd of Lima, and Patrick (Mary Ann) Kidd of Lima; four stepchildren: Lisa (Mark) Rippetoe of Continental, Mike (Debbie) Vennekotter of Ozark, MD, Dr. Don (Mary) Vennekotter of Jasper, IN, and Dr. Kathy (Michael) Busch of Hilliard; eleven grandchildren; twelve step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; and a brother: Anthony Kidd of Columbus. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles R. Kidd, Jr.

Dr. Kidd graduated from St. Benedicts High School in 1942, Western Reserve in 1950 and Ohio State Medical School in 1954. His entire life was dedicated to his family and the patients he served in Putnam County for 45 years. He was a member of St. Michaels' Catholic Church, Kalida and was a 4th Degree member of Kalida Knights of Columbus. He was a past member of Kalida School Board, Shawnee Country Club, Serra Club of Lima, Ottawa American Legion, Kalida Rod and Gun, and Putnam County Right to Life. Dr. Kidd was also a member of the Ohio State Medical Association and Putnam County Medical Society. He was a WWII Army veteran.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kalida with Fr. David Kidd officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Ottawa American Legion, Ottawa VFW, and Am Vets. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Putnam County Right to Life or St. Michael's Parish.

Condolences can be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.