Obituary of Karl Kaidan

Karl LeRoy Kaidan, 62, of Niles passed away early Wednesday after an extended illness, at home, surrounded by his family. Born July 18, 1947 in Tecumseh, MI to Henry and Mae (Hawkins) Kaidan, Karl enjoyed fishing and music. He enjoyed working with his hands, building anything from homes to race cars with skill and pride. Karl was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it, and his generosity was known to all who knew him. Karl also served his country with distinction; as a U.S. Army Sergeant in the Vietnam War, he earned a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, and numerous other honors. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Kaidan, and twin sons Mark and David Kaidan. Karl is survived by his wife, Trudy (Hardy) Kaidan of Niles; mother Mae (Hawkins) and step-father Clarence Knauss of Hudson, FL; a son, David Kaidan of Niles; daughters Kelly (Steve) Ray of Niles, Christine (Michael) Timm of Niles, and Danielle (David) Sabath of Buchanan; Grandchildren Travis and Brooke Timm; and a brother, Mark Kaidan of Michigan.