Louis Herbert Kindred (Lou) age 87, of rural Whitehall, died on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in his home.

Lou was born on September 30, 1937 in Pekin, IL to Herbert and Francis (Newhouse) Kindred.  He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Rahn, on November 25, 1956 in Pekin, IL.  Carol was his lifelong friend, hunting partner and soul mate, they enjoyed 68 years of marriage.

On his retirement from Sentry Insurance Company he and Carol  moved to Whitehall to enjoy the beauty and  outdoor activities the area offers .

His passion (besides Carol) was bowhunting.  He was a measurer for Pope and Young Club and enjoyed measuring at the various sport shows and sharing hunting stories.   Lou made lifelong memories and lasting bonds as he passed his love of the outdoors and hunting onto four generations of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the cadre of his hunting buddies.

Lou  was a member of the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association , Pope and Young Club and Safari Club International.

Lou is survived by his wife, Carol; three children, Keith (Caroline) Kindred of Oshkosh, Kelly (Duane) Olson of Bonners Ferry, ID and Kirk (Jennifer) Kindred of Nashotah.  The enjoyment of his seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren enriched his life.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Louis's life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a service of remembrance and sharing of memories at 2:00 p.m. at his home (N38723 Thompson Coulee Road).

An arrow salute will be held at around 3:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to shoot an arrow over the pond as a salute to Lou is welcome to bring their bow and shoot an arrow.

Memorials may be designated to the Wisconsin Bowhunters Association or the Pope and Young Club.