Harold Eugene Kieler
December 6, 2025
Resided in: Derby, Kansas
In loving memory of Harold Eugene Kieler, 96, Retired United Methodist Minister. Harold died Saturday, December 6, 2025. Memorial Service will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at First United Methodist Church. The memorial service will be live streamed through the church’s YouTube page, or by clicking “Watch” below.
Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Blanche Kieler; wife, Lorine Kieler; sister, Shirley Walters; grandchild, Benjamin Martin Kieler, Jr.
Survived by his sons, Benjamin (Deb) Kieler of Silver City, NM, William Kieler of The Hague, Netherlands, Paul (Janet) Kieler of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Alison Kieler, Michael Kieler, Naomi Kieler, Anika Kieler, Solomon Kieler.
A memorial has been established with: First United Methodist Church, 330 North Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67202.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
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Memorial Service: Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:00 am
First United Methodist Church
330 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
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First United Methodist Church
330 N. Broadway St.
Wichita,
KS
67202
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So sorry to read that Pastor Keiler passed away! I remember him from 1st UMC in El Dorado. I have many fond memories of him! Prayers for the family and friends!
Harold was such a warm, compassionate person. And his leadership in churches and the Conference was filled with vision, attention to current realities and strategies for future endeavors. He was a role model for me in my ministry. Prayers for his family as they walk through this time of grief.
Rick Saylor
Harold was my pastor my senior year at Southwestern College, serving Grace Methodist, which was the college church in Winfield. So ten years later, I was appointed to serve Grace. Harold was always in my life and we enjoyed seeing each other at annual conference and other events where United Methodist ministers show up. He was always a champion for justice and I credit him for instilling that passion in me. Peace to you my brother. Jim Reed
So sorry to read of the death of Harold Keiler. He was so kind to my family at a time when my husband Don Swender was very ill. Harold was a wonderful pastor and person.
Harold was a friend to everyone whom he encountered.
His infectious smile & humor were among his many attributes.
When I arrived at Grace UMC in 1996…he was present for my 2nd Sunday.
Harold was always cheering me on.
His legacy will be remembered by many.
Jerre W Nolte
Harold was a friend to everyone whom he encountered.
His infectious smile & humor were among his many attributes.
When I arrived at Grace UMC in 1996…he was present for my 2nd Sunday.
Harold was always cheering me on.
His legacy will be remembered by many.
Jerre W Nolte
Harold was always attuned to the needs of ministry whatever the time. He was a warm presence with an overarching concern for justice, and he was always a voice worth listening to on the floor of Annual Conference.
Nick Warner
Harold was a charter trustee of United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. My years with him there are filled with wonderful memories of Harold–his wise counsel, clear faith and personal warmth. He continued to be interested in the Fund after leaving his term of service. He had a quick mind and innate curiosity about many, many things in our world. I thank God for the gift of his life.