Ronald J. Kaiser

Ronald Joseph Kaiser, age 76, Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Trish (Connor), his children Kurt (Laurie) Kaiser, Karen (Andrew) Schmidt, Keith (Sarah) Kaiser,grandchildren Madelyn and Grace Kaiser, Connor and Jocelyn Schmidt, Joseph and Matthew Kaiser, sisters Sandra (Dennis) Kositzke, Noreen (Michael) James, Mary (Dave) Lotzer, Susan Fisher, Joanne (Louis) Quella, and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Joseph L. Kaiser, mother, Ruth H.(Mauthe) Kaiser and Edward R. Kaiser, an uncle who held a special place in his heart.

Ron was born on November 23, 1942. He was raised in Menasha, WI and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1961. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Berlin, West Germany during the Berlin Crisis. He later served in the Army Reserve and the Wisconsin National Guard retiring as a Staff Sergeant.

After returning from Germany, he met and fell in love with Trish Connor. The two were united in marriage on September 23, 1972 at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Ron and Trish raised their three children in Appleton.

Ron was employed first by the Geo. Banta Company and then Kimberly-Clark Corp, retiring in 2008. In 1995, he started a 24 year association with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as Director of Security. He later became Director of Stadium Operations. Ron truly loved his work and extended family at the ballpark.

Ron was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Known to his grandchildren as “Papa”, he always had presents and treats ready when they visited. Ron was a hard-working, no-nonsense guy that was very proud of his service to our country. He always went out of his way to help others— and usually accompanied it with a gentle ribbing that let you know that he cared. At home, Ron took care of his family. He enjoyed quiet time reading and listening to radio broadcasts of Brewer and Timber Rattler games.

A visitation for Ron will be held from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Fox Club, located inside Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, 2400 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton. The visitation will conclude with a vigil service at 7 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated for Ron at 11 AM on Thursday, February 7, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, by Rev. Amal Roche. Friends and family may visit from 9 AM until time of the Mass. Inurnment will be at a later date.

The Kaiser family would like to thank everyone for their remembrances and tremendous outpouring of support.