George and Gerda operated the Kreidt farm four miles west of New Salem, ND, as a dairy farm. Gerda also raised chickens and sold their eggs. George retired in 1976 due to health problems but continued to live on the farm until 2002, when he moved into the assisted living units at Elm Crest Manor. He then became a resident of the nursing home in January of 2004. He was a lifelong member of the Peace Church.