Craig Haider

 Craig Alan Haider, 61 of Perham, MN, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the VA hospital in Fargo.

   Craig was born to Eleanor and Richard Haider Sr. in Fargo, ND on April 29, 1965.  He graduated from Fargo South High School and then served in the United States Army from 1985 to 1992.  He married Barb (Krabbenhoft/Kuchenbecker) on March 29, 2011 in Laughlin, NV.

   Craig was a very loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers and NDSU Bison and he never hesitated giving any Viking fan a hard time. Craig was able to fulfill his lifelong dream to attend a Packer's game at Lambeau Field in 2012. He loved to spend time with family, friends, and his grandkids. Craig really enjoyed spending time at the lake fishing, playing cards or dice, and sitting around the bonfire. Craig wouldn't hesitate to offer you a cocktail if you came up on his deck at the camper, make a bloody mary for his "lake daughters" or enjoy a "floo floo" drink from the neighbor, he always tried to make everyone feel welcome. He really loved his and Barb's annual trips to Laughlin, NV. and hosting Bison parties at the lake. HIs grandkids meant the world to him and he enjoyed spending all the time he could with them.

   Craig is survived by his loving wife, Barb (Kuchenbecker) Haider, his stepchildren Nicole (Calvin) Price, Rochert, MN, Kasey Kuchenbecker, Embden, ND, Travis Kuchenbecker, West Fargo, ND, his daughters, Amanda (Steve) Christensen, West Fargo, ND, Ashley (Joey) Enderle-Anderson, Fergus Falls; grandchildren, Rebecca Price, Brooklyn Price, Colton Price, Shainee Price, Emily Herrmann, Kendra Hamre, Mackenzie Hamre, Lily Randall, Jameson Enderle-Anderson, and Iris Enderle-Anderson, and one great granddaughter, Dakoda Rose; sisters, Connie Lindholdt, Goodyear, AZ, Carol (Dennis) Loegering, Goodyear, AZ, Debbie (John) Payne, Grand Forks, ND, Marcia (Terry) LaBounty, Yankton, SD, and Marijo (Pat) Norman, Cottage Grove, MN and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his dad Richard Sr., his mother Eleanor, his brothers Richard Jr., Gary, and Bob, along with his sister Jeanne.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at West Funeral Home, West Fargo, ND.

Memorial Service with Military Rites: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM at West Funeral Home, West Fargo, ND.

Reception and Celebration: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 following the service at the West Fargo VFW.

Interment: Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.

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West Fargo, ND

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