Obit: Kaiser, Bernard F. (1927 – 2020)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Kaiser, Johnson, Mixis, Brown, Clark, Maxwell, Mayer, Potts,
Collinson, Roehl, Perone, Genteman, Rayhorn, Laufenberg
Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, WI) 04 Mar 2010
Kaiser, Bernard F. (26 DEC 1927 – 25 FEB 2020)
Bernard F. Kaiser, 92, Loyal, went to his eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 25,
2020, peacefully at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Anthony
Catholic Church in Loyal, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 29. Rev. Leo Johnson
officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat
Kaiser, John Kaiser, Ben Mixis, Eric Kaiser, Joseph Mixis, Michael Kaiser,
Collin Brown and Connor Clark.
Bernard, the son of Frank and Maude (nee Maxwell) Kaiser, was born on Dec. 26,
1927, in Cadott. On Nov. 7, 1956, Bernard married the love of his life, Marie K.
Mayer, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fairview. God blessed them with eight
children, 17 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and 63 years of
faith-filled love. Bernard was a loving husband, dedicated farmer and gentle
father. Bernard was driven to work hard and serve others his entire life. In
1945, he graduated from Cadott High School, then worked at Presto in Eau Claire.
He later took a job welding at J.I. Case in Racine. He built silos and farmed
with his dad before moving to Loyal, where he started farming on his own in
1952. He spent 35 years on the Beaver Town Board, six of those years as
chairman. A constant member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bernard was on the
parish council, ushered and was a lector. He was a member of the Knights of
Columbus Lady of Fatima Council #4963. Bernard traveled to Germany visiting
relatives, camped with family, square-danced and cherished the time spent with
his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He milked cows until he was
75 years old. While retired he worked closely with his son, Pat, and grandsons,
Eric and Michael, on Kaiser Farms.
Bernard is survived by his wife: Marie; eight children: Dianne (Mark) Brown of
Chippewa Falls, John (Beth) Kaiser of Unity, Rita (Kurt) Potts of Marshfield,
Judy (Randy) Mixis of Rhinelander, Pat (Annette) Kaiser of Loyal, Monica (Roger)
Collinson of Hudson, Joann (Rob) Roehl of Marshfield, and Cindy (Cory) Clark of
Spencer; 17 grandchildren: Ben (Jenny), Michael (Ashley), Kelly (Mark), Ashley
(Kasey), Molly, Collin, Laura, Shannon, Joseph, Eric, Elizabeth, Matthew, Ella,
Anna, Seth, Connor, and Caitlin; five great-grandchildren: Jaxon, Jayla, Nolan,
Archer, and Rylie; one sister: Ginny Perone; four sisters-in-law: Ty Kaiser,
Donna Mayer, Louise Genteman and Lorraine (Jeff) Rayhorn; and several nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: Edward (in infancy),
Harold and Jack; his brothers-in-law: Jay Perone, Bill Genteman, Anthony Mayer,
Norman Mayer, and Bernard Laufenberg; and sisters-in-law: Elaine Kaiser and
Dorothy Laufenberg.
The family wishes to thank Father Leo for his visits, the staff at Marshfield
Clinic and Marshfield Medical Center Hospital, as well as our home care givers:
Joan, Dawn, Camille, Jill, Marsha, Sandy, Bethany, and Pete.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Anthony Parish and
School.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cuddiefh.com.
Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, assisted the family with arrangements.
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