Gregory Gene Kaizer

Gregory Gene Kaizer Battle Creek Gregory Gene Kaizer, 56, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his home. Greg was born March 28, 1952 in South Bend, IN, the son of Daniel and Martha (Drabecki) Kaizer. He graduated from Washington High School in South Bend, Indiana. Greg was employed in food sales by the Jewel T Company in Battle Creek, Jackson, Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo. For the past ten years, he was employed by Kehe Foods of Romeoville, IL where he supplied specialty foods to grocery stores. Greg married the former Marcia Einhardt on June 11, 2002. She survives him. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and enjoyed collecting Notre Dame memorabilia. He loved to cook and for twenty years Greg was well known for the meals he prepared at Notre Dame tail-gate parties. His other interests and hobbies included fishing, yard work and traveling, especially to Savannah, GA and Myrtle Beach, S.C. Greg began riding a motorcycle three years ago and he and Marcia enjoyed taking day trips together. He was an Associate Member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #313. He also had a great love for children. Surviving in addition to his wife Marcia are his father and stepmother, Daniel and Doris Kaizer of South Bend and his brother, Barry (Debbie) Kaizer of West Virginia. He also leaves his stepchildren, Lisa (Paul) McDaniel of Charlotte, NC and Gary (Jennifer) Keyes of Savannah, GA; step-grandchildren Douglas and Matthew McDaniel and Megan and Garrett Keyes. Greg was also very close to and enjoyed traveling with his aunt, Henrietta (Stanley) Wisniewski and their son, Tim (Mary) Wisniewski and their children Todd and Heather. A memorial service celebrating Greg's life will be held in South Bend at First Brethren Church, 4909 S. Ironwood Dr. at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Royal Funeral Home.