Obituary for Jerry L. Kaiser

Jerry L. Kaiser, 70, of Cedar Rapids died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, July 4, 2010. A celebration of life will be held from 3-8 pm Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Jerry’s home, 1951 A Ave N.E., Cedar Rapids. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Cedar Rapids; Children, Kevin (Melanie) Kaiser of Ontario, CA, Tony Kaiser of Los Angeles, CA, Kelly (Michael Mills) Berryman of Cedar Rapids, Kim Osborn of Cedar Rapids, Karen (Dennis Born) Kaiser of Camdenton, MO; Grandchildren, Jotni Huebner, Kialy Berryman and Jaedyn Berryman and 3 grandchildren in CA; Brothers, Joe Peska and Arthur Wilks; Sisters, Jessie Wilks and Charlene Hunt; his dog Brandy and former son-in-law Layne Berryman. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Jerry Lee Jr. and 3 brothers. Gerald Lee Kaiser was born September 19, 1939 in Wichita, KS the son of Helen Kaiser. He served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Naval Reserves. On June 26, 1979 he married Shirley Dobbs in Cedar Rapids, IA. He had previously worked for the City of Cedar Rapids Recreation Department until retirement. He enjoyed taking his dog for walks, computers and his CB radios. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to 1951 A Ave N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Online condolences may be left at www.iowacremation.com