MILFORD – Viola M. Kaiser, 93, of Milford, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home. She was born on Jan. 25, 1931, in Bremen, to Raymond and Katie Yoder Stutzman.
She was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1949 from Milford High School. She was married on Feb. 17, 1951, in Milford, to Ben Kaiser Jr.; he preceded her in death on July 26, 2018. Viola retired from Chore-Time Brock and was a cook at Milford Elementary for many years. She also worked at Serenade Foods in Milford and babysat for practically every kid in Milford.
Viola was a longtime member of the Wawasee Community Bible Church in Milford. She enjoyed reading and Bible studies. Viola loved Jesus Christ with her whole heart and was the kindest lady you could ever meet. Her smile would brighten a room and light up your day.
She is survived by three daughters: Kay (Larry) Kammerer, of Leesburg; Pam Kaiser-Polk, of Leesburg; and Julie (Dick) Doll, of Milford; two sons, Larry Kaiser, of Warsaw; and Jay (Tonda) Kaiser, of Milford; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Fern Maust, of Goshen; Ralph (Marilyn) Stutzman, of Indianapolis; Robert (Verna) Stutzman, of Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three siblings: Raymond Stutzman Jr., Ed Stutzman and Gene Stutzman.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at Wawasee Community Bible Church, 2035 E. CR 1300N, Milford. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23 at the church with Pastor Tom Speicher officiating. Burial will follow in the Milford Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Wawasee Community Bible Church.
Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.