Dorothy A. Kaysen

Dorothy A. Kaysen obituary

Dorothy A. Kaysen

Dorothy Kaysen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14, 2010.
Kaysen, Dorothy A. Age 83 of St. Paul passed away on October 13, 2010 of congestive heart failure. Preceded in death by husband, Ted. Survived by sons David (Nancy), Tom, Bill and Tim, grandchildren Sean, Tasha, Jacob, Gavin (Linda), Adam and Molly Kaysen and great-grandchildren Milo Ellicott and Emile Kaysen. She will be missed by all, including many other special family members and friends. A proud and committed member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 45 years where she mentored and touched many people in the program. Her 2 favorite sayings were "she had fun" and "yupper"! She was a fabulous baker, listener, a friend to many and the best grandmother ever. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter, 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, Mn. 55415. Visitation at 1pm followed by a memorial service at 2pm held on November 20, 2010 at Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Avenue, St. Paul. Reception to follow service. Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service 651-228-1006

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Bob & JoAnne Wendel

November 4, 2010

Our prayers go to your family. Bob remembers your mom's cooking the best, always thought of the guys at the store. She will be sadly missed.

October 19, 2010

YOUR MOTHER HAD AS BIG OF HEART AS ANYONE. SHE HAD TO PUT UP WITH ALL OF BILLYS FRIENDS. SHE AND YOUR FATHER WERE VERY UNDERSTANDING OF ALL OF US. VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BILLY FARICY

Barbara Nerka

October 18, 2010

Dorothy was one special lady I loved having the time with her that we did she made a lot of friends, and she never let anything get her down...she touched a lot of hearts here in SSP. God Bless your family and let him help you threw this rough time.

Paul & Beckie Olson

October 18, 2010

She was one of the most beautiful people I ever met. Your family is in our prayers.

Ron Lovich

October 17, 2010

Bill, Tom and the Entire Kaysen Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to all of you. May the great memories of Dorothy provide you comfort at this difficult time.

Sherry Lynn French

October 17, 2010

Aloha Dave Kaysen and Family. Deepest sympathy to you all over the loss of your Mom and GrandMom. Love never dies. All she taught you will be even more present. Aloha.

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