Constance "Connie E. Kinderman

Constance “Connie” E. Kinderman, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Chippewa Manor Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls.

Connie was born on August 15, 1939 in Bruce, WI to Harold and Helen (Brainerd) Siddons, she was number six from a family of ten.

Connie attended Chippewa Falls Senior High and graduated in 1959. Connie was a member of Anson United Methodist Church, the church she attended growing up.

Connie married Richard “Dick” Kinderman on November 5, 1960. They resided in Lafayette. Connie and Dick owned and operated the Wayside Bar for 12 years, raising their three children there, Scott, Wendy, and Rick. They met many great friends there.

She is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” (Rose) Kinderman; daughter in law, Jimette Kinderman, and son in law, Brad Bischoff; grandchildren, Brandi (Albert) Smith, Bryce (Victoria) Kinderman , Austin (TBD) Kinderman, Tyler (Kim Jablonski) Kinderman, Tory Kinderman, Brady (Brianna) Bischoff, and Justin (Andrea) LaVelle; great grandchildren, Carter and Dawson Smith, Levi and Lucas Kinderman, and Addison Kinderman, Lillyanonna and Kayden LaVelle, and one on the way; siblings, Mary Lou Rogge, Carolyn Meinen, Beverly (Al) Rogge, Larry (Jackie) Siddons, and Tom Siddons; brother in law, Earl Mcllquham; sister in law, Loris Siddons; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; children, Scott Kinderman and Wendy Bischoff; granddaughter, Jessica Kinderman; siblings, Dolores Frederick Larson; Lois Mcllquham, Jack Siddons, and Lloyd Siddons; brothers in law, Clifford Frederick, Jerome Rogge, Roger Meinen and Felix Larson; sister in law, Barb Siddons; and nephews, Lee and Glen Mcllquham.

Memorial Service will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 23, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Chippewa Falls. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., prior to the service. A private burial will be at Copp Cemetery in the Spring.

Special thank you to St. Croix Hospice for all of their care.