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.