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Memorial for James Paul Kaiser
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Born in Randolph, Nebraska on Jan. 1, 1928
Departed on Dec. 30, 2008 and resided in Randolph, NE.
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Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
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Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009
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St. Frances Catholic Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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James Paul "Pat" Kaiser, age 80 of Randolph, died on Tuesday December 30, 2008 at Colonial Manor of Randolph. He was born January 1, 1928 at Randolph, Nebraska the son of Tony M. and Alvina (Brunsmann) Kaiser. He graduated from St. Frances High School in Randolph, as Salutatorian of the class of 1945. He attended Creighton University in Omaha for one year and enlisted in the United States Army. After his discharge, he rejoined his father in the produce business. After the death of his father in January 1948, he and his brother, Gene, formed a partnership, Kaiser Bros. Produce, which they operated until January 1, 1982. During these years they bought cream, eggs and poultry. They also sold Purina Feeds and ran a mobile grinding service for 19 years. On January 4, 1982, Pat was hired as custodian of the Randolph East School and he drove a school bus for many years. Pat was a volunteer fireman for almost 30 years, a member of St. Frances Catholic Church, he was a member of St. Frances Church Choir for 61 years and a member of American Legion Post #113 of Randolph.
Pat married Elvera Winkelbauer on May 17, 1948 at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph.
Pat is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elvera Kaiser of Randolph; three sons Doug and Roxann Kaiser of Mound, MN; Pat Kaiser and friend Donna Whitmore of Randolph; Mark and Kathy Kaiser of Omaha; two daughters Jan and Lenny Butterfield of Norfolk; Nancy and Bruce Lindquist of Humboldt, IA; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 1 brother Gene and Teresa Kaiser of Randolph.
Pat is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers Muril, Russell, Marc and Francis.
Funeral Service Information
Funeral Services: St. Frances Catholic Church - Randolph
Date: Saturday January 3, 2009 - 10: 30 A.M.
Interment: St. Frances Catholic Cemetery – Randolph, NE
Military Rites: V.F.W. Alvin Kessler Post #5545 and American Legion Post #113 of Randolph
Minister: Rev. John Andrews
Visitation: 5 - 8 P.M. and 7 P.M. Rosary all Friday at St. Frances Catholic Church in Randolph - Johnson Funeral Home – Randolph in charge of arrangements.
Music: Organist: Ruth Carstens; St. Frances Church Choir "How Great Thou Art" "On Eagles Wings" "Be Not Afraid"
"Gentle Woman" "Like A Shepherd"
Pallbearers: "Grandsons" Steve Butterfield Scott Butterfield Jeremy Kaiser Kevin Kaiser Brian Kaiser Chris Kaiser Charles Kaiser Marvin Lindquist Brent Lindquist
Honorary Pallbearers: "All Pat's Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren"
Please call 402-337-0711 if you have questions.
If you would like to order flowers and avoid a wire charge call Randolph's local florists, they will take visa/mastercard or bill direct, (THIS WILL SAVE YOU AN EXTRA WIRE CHARGE, CHARGED BY THE NATIONAL FLOWER CENTERS) Randolph Florists are: Main Street Flowers Toll Free(800)648-0535 or locally 337-1004; Broadway Floral & Gifts 337-0311 or 360-1211;
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