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Michael Patrick Kiser

1977 - 2014

Michael Patrick Kiser obituary, 1977-2014, Worthington, OH

BORN

1977

DIED

2014

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Schoedinger Worthington

6699 North High Street

Worthington, Ohio

Michael Kiser Obituary

Kiser Michael Patrick Kiser, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his home. His sudden passing has left a deep hole in the hearts of many. Mike was the spark that lit up the room and will be remembered for his smile, contagious laugh and the true love he shared with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving parents, Jeffre and Gayle (nee Ody) Kiser; brothers, Jeffre (Tami) Kiser Jr., Nick (Nicole) Kiser; nieces, McKenzie and Katie; and nephew, Marshall; grandmother, Rita Dubena; aunt, Leslie McMullin; uncles, Don (Lynn) Ody and Dennis (Terry) Kiser; girlfriend, Cecilia Orozco; several cousins and countless special friends. He was preceded in death by grandparents Harold and Margaret Jane Kiser, Donald and Wanda Ody, and Carl Dubena. Mike was born March 14, 1977. He attended St. James the Less Catholic School and went on to graduate from Westerville South High School, Class of 1996. He worked as an ACI certified engineering field technician for Geotechnical Consultants Inc. He was an "old school" enthusiast, treasured collectables from his youth, preferred vinyl over digital, and was an unofficial member of the Bones Brigade. He could be found sketching, mixing records, skating and cruising the shire with CC and their dog Rudy in his new J's. His family welcomes you to join them in honoring Mike's life from 2-9 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Father Charles Cotton, Celebrant. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Family requests donations to be made in Mike's name to Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio (www.sosohio.org) or Westerville Area Resource Ministry (www.warmwesterville.org) in lieu of flowers. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send messages of support and condolence to his family.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2014.
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I went to high school with Mike and always remember his infectious smile. Prayers to all of his family and friends!

Stephanie Lyons

August 30, 2014

Rest In Peace. So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers- The Dubena-Prokopchaks

Mecca Dubena

August 29, 2014

briana pitts

August 29, 2014

So sorry to learn about Mike. Our sympathy and prayers for all.

Chuck & Shirley Tebussek

August 27, 2014

Very blessed to have met him back in 3rd grade and later on in high school. He was the trend setter in elementary school and taught me how to skateboard. Gonna miss you bro!

Rob LeGault

August 27, 2014

Cecilia you are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Stan Campbell

August 26, 2014

Our prayers, hugs and condolences to the Kiser family. Memories can be very comforting. xoxoxo the mason family

August 26, 2014

Keeping you all in my prayers!!

Kim Clarkson

August 26, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy in your loss. Although, things may seem very difficult for you at this time, take comfort in knowing that God will never put more on us than we can bear. Also, we have a hope of seeing our loved one's again.
Love TNF, OH

August 25, 2014

Missing one of the best guy u would ever meet love mike so much with his smile will be deeply missed:(

Brandon Murray

August 23, 2014

LeAnne Johnson

August 22, 2014

Heidi Long

August 22, 2014

Dear Kiser Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986

Mary Ann Ward

August 22, 2014

Deeply saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Andy and Jan Smith

August 22, 2014

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Service

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Schoedinger Worthington

6699 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085

Aug

30

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, OH

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30

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Resurrection Cemetery

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6699 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085

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