Clinton John Kind passed away Thursday, Oct. 24 at his residence at Pillars Senior Living in Mankato, Minn. at the age of 93. He was a veteran in the U.S. Navy and a professor at Minnesota State University where he was chairman of the Accounting Department for many years. He was a loving and devoted husband to Joni, the love of his life, and a most beloved father to his five sons. Clinton was born on July 24, 1931 to John and Hannah (Nelson) Kind in Red Wing, Minn. He was raised in the Svea Country Store/residence in Hager City, Wis. At age nine he moved to a dairy farm until 1951 when he joined the U.S. Navy. He married his beloved wife Joan Anderson on April 5, 1951. They had five sons. After his discharge from the Navy in 1954, he spent a short time farming. He attended Mankato State Teachers College and graduated in 1958. He taught for four years at Ellsworth High School in Wisconsin. After earning his Master’s degree from Mankato State University in 1963, he taught accounting there for 32 years where he served as the chairman of his department for 27. He had an accounting practice for several years and retired from the practice in 2009. He was a C.P.A. and a member of the Minnesota Accounting Educators. He and Joni attended Crossview Covenant Church. He enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, fishing, reading and playing cards. He loved family gatherings.
He was preceded in death by Joan, his wife of 67 years, his parents, John and Hannah Kind. He is survived by his five sons and daughters-in-law: Arn (Meg), John (Wendy), Dan (Cheryl), Chuck (Allene), Steve (Susan) and honorary son Steven Woehrle (Avis). Clint and Joan had nine grandchildren: Nicole, Christopher, Mallory, Emma, Heather, Andrew, AJ, Violet, Dwella and 10 great-grandchildren: Nation, Hugo, Rose, Gabby, Oliver, Sullivan, Emmitt, Jacob, Samwell, and Kieran. He is also survived by his sister Laura Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, Clinton requested that memorials go toward the Clinton Kind Family Endowment for Accounting Scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Mankato or to Crossview Covenant Church, North Mankato.
The family thanks all those who have offered their condolences. They extend special thanks to the caring staff at St. Croix Hospice and Pillars Senior Living for the loving care given to Clinton in his final days.
Visitation 9 -11 a.m. and funeral service 11 a.m. will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato.
