Raymond Jay Kaiser

Raymond J. Kaiser, 60, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Monrovia, unexpectedly and suddenly died on Sunday, October 25, 2015. He was born on December 29, 1954, in Indianapolis, to the late George Ritter and Shirley Rae (Farmer) Kaiser. Ray grew up in Hall and graduated from Monrovia High School in 1973. While growing up he was actively involved with the Future Farmers of America and participated in 4-H. He worked as a union millwright for Allison Transmission for 33 years; honorably retiring in 2007. Full of ambition and youth, Ray chose to migrate south in Port Charlotte with his love, Julie Stone, where he opened a landscaping business called Kaiser Outdoor Maintenance, invested in property and a new offshore fishing boat. A host with the most, Ray was an excellent cook that always wore a red apron and thoroughly enjoyed entertaining others. In addition he was a committed father, dependable friend, and devoted partner with a great sense of humor. He was an experienced fisherman. He had a soft spot for animals and children; especially his grandchildren, to whom he referred to as his “grand critters.” Ray found peace in the sea and could spend hours on the open water fishing. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marsha Ritenour. Survivors include his three sons, Jason Kaiser (wife, Michelle) of Solsberry, IN; Eric Kaiser (wife, Sarah) of Ft. Collins, CO and Kyle Kaiser of Washington D.C.; siblings, Steven Kaiser of Meadview, AZ, Randall Kaiser (wife, Margie) of Belfair, WA, Lorra Stettler of Murfreesboro, TN; Kelley Holt of Richlands, NC and Christie Thompson of Monrovia; grandchildren, Jason, Jack, Anna, Grace, Ethan, Charlotte, Oliver and Easton; loving companion of 15 years and soul mate, Julie Stone of Port Charlotte, FL. Friends and Family may call from 4-8pm, on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1pm, on Saturday, October 31, 2015, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Monrovia 4-H Supporters, Morgan County Humane Society, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To share a favorite memory, sign the online guest registry or light a candle in Ray’s memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Raymond Jay Kaiser

December 29, 1954 - October 25, 2015