Stanley ‘Stan’ R. Kaiser
March 28, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.
Stanley ‘Stan’ R. Kaiser
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Stan was born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Wheeler Township, Gratiot County, Mich., to Mary Vadovich Kaiser and Louis Kaiser along with his brothers, Russell Kaiser, deceased; Robert Kaiser, deceased; Joanne (Kaiser) Smith, deceased; Shirley Stewart, of Palmetto, Fla.; Charles and Laurie Kaiser, of Hemlock, Mich.; and Lewis (Butch) Kaiser, Hemlock, Mich.
Stan graduated from Hemlock High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Stan was stationed in Japan during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954 and was honorably discharged from the 35th Air Police Squadron, airman first class military police sargent, earning his private pilot license after discharge and his real estate license. Throughout his life, Stan worked in sales for Wicks Lumber in Hemlock, Mich., Wolohan Lumber in Saginaw, Mich., Conner Forest Industries in Wausau, Wis., and Grand Rapids Sash & Door in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a security guard in Phoenix, Ariz.
Stan was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Patricia A. (Vedrode) Kaiser; his sons, Kevin J. Kaiser and Brad N. Kaiser. Stan is survived by his two sons, Brian (Linda) Kaiser, Tekonsha, Mich.; and Scott (Kim) Kaiser, Rockford, Mich.; and his four daughters: Debra (Timothy) Wurtzel, Englewood, Fla.; Denise Simpson, North Webster; Brenda (Randy) Modrzejewski, Birnamwood, Wis.; and Beth Johnson, Leesburg. Stan was blessed with 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and great lifelong friends. Stan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, golfing and time in Florida as a snowbird.
Stan was a member and for a time the president of the V.F.W. #7302 in Hemlock, Mich., coached Little League baseball, girls softball, and in 2016 was selected for the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Homes & Cremation Services. Stan will be interred along with his wife at Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors due him on April 3 at 3 p.m.
Memorial donations in honor of Stan may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
To leave a written condolence, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
Stan was born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Wheeler Township, Gratiot County, Mich., to Mary Vadovich Kaiser and Louis Kaiser along with his brothers, Russell Kaiser, deceased; Robert Kaiser, deceased; Joanne (Kaiser) Smith, deceased; Shirley Stewart, of Palmetto, Fla.; Charles and Laurie Kaiser, of Hemlock, Mich.; and Lewis (Butch) Kaiser, Hemlock, Mich.
Stan graduated from Hemlock High School in 1951 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Stan was stationed in Japan during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954 and was honorably discharged from the 35th Air Police Squadron, airman first class military police sargent, earning his private pilot license after discharge and his real estate license. Throughout his life, Stan worked in sales for Wicks Lumber in Hemlock, Mich., Wolohan Lumber in Saginaw, Mich., Conner Forest Industries in Wausau, Wis., and Grand Rapids Sash & Door in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a security guard in Phoenix, Ariz.
Stan was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Patricia A. (Vedrode) Kaiser; his sons, Kevin J. Kaiser and Brad N. Kaiser. Stan is survived by his two sons, Brian (Linda) Kaiser, Tekonsha, Mich.; and Scott (Kim) Kaiser, Rockford, Mich.; and his four daughters: Debra (Timothy) Wurtzel, Englewood, Fla.; Denise Simpson, North Webster; Brenda (Randy) Modrzejewski, Birnamwood, Wis.; and Beth Johnson, Leesburg. Stan was blessed with 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and great lifelong friends. Stan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, woodworking, camping, fishing, hunting, golfing and time in Florida as a snowbird.
Stan was a member and for a time the president of the V.F.W. #7302 in Hemlock, Mich., coached Little League baseball, girls softball, and in 2016 was selected for the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Homes & Cremation Services. Stan will be interred along with his wife at Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors due him on April 3 at 3 p.m.
Memorial donations in honor of Stan may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Veterans of Foreign Wars.
To leave a written condolence, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
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