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George Joseph Kaiser Jr.

George Kaiser Obituary

George Joseph Kaiser Jr., age 77, of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Winnetka, IL. At rest April 1, 2006. Beloved husband of Carole, nee Bachechi; loving father of Cindy Nikitow, Candice Kaiser, Constance (William) Erickson, Julie (Christopher) Weiler, George III (Christina) Kaiser, Laurie Schulz, Mark (Rosemary) Stricker, Steven (Beth) Stricker, Kurt (Kimberly) Stricker and Christina Kaiser; cherished grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of five; and friend to many. Owner for more than 60 years of Northshore Refrigeration in Skokie, IL. Memorial service Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m. at St. Phillips Church, 1980 Old Willow Rd., Northfield, IL.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for George Kaiser

15 Entries

Dan Ivers

April 26, 2006

My condolences to the Kaiser family. George gave me my first "real" job 36 years ago working for North Shore Refrigeration in Skokie. One of the first things I had to do was cut my long hair..."Get that damn hair cut blondie" was his command. He was a hard worker and a fair and ethical businessman. I remember...

Timothy Stricker

April 14, 2006

Dear Grandpa,

I miss you soooooooooooooooooo much.I have alot of memories about you.I remember when dad had this call during my favorite game that you gave me which is Hold Em Opoly that you die no matter what because of your Lung Cancer.My dad cried and cried with out making a sound and then dad told me that you were going to die then Matthew,and I cried and cried without making a single peep.I was going to tell you the good news that Florida won the college championship on the phone but you died I made a wish that I would see you as a angel.You meaned so much to me.I love you so much I don`t Know what I could do.

Love,Timothy

Tim Stricker

April 13, 2006

Dear Grandpa,

I still can`t believe your gone.I thought you were going to see me again during summer.I would of gave you your grandsons smile.I have sooooooooo much memiories of you like you holding me and looking at my face and me looking at your face ,and you going to to Buca and we played tic,tac,toe.Also i thought you were going to Jennifer`s wedding,but you died.We all love you so much you were nice,patient,funny and all other stuff.I still Remember us going to Cole,And Cristiphor house and then Hannah`s dog jumped on you and kept licking you.I remember me going to your house for Christmas.Istill can`t believe your gone.I love you soooooooooooooooooooooooo

much

LOVE,TIMOTHY

Matthew Stricker

April 13, 2006

Dear Grampa,

I miss you so much. I wish you were still here. I love you so much, too. I wish I could have visited you before you died. I wanted to do something fun like see a movie or something. I love you and I wish you were still around to say Hi. I wish I could have saw you before you died. I love you so, so much.

Jennifer Stricker

April 11, 2006

Dear Grandpa,

I still can't believe that you're gone. Every time you went into the hospital after you got sick, Mom would say, "Don't worry, Grandpa's got nine lives." This time, though, was different. I have so many memories of you: me being little, and you walking around Northshore, jiggling the keys and coins in your pocket; going to 956 for sleepovers with Grandma, and you being passed out on the couch, white t-shirted and unbuttoned pants, snoring away with the remote in hand and your glasses sliding down your nose; highballs full of scotch and melting ice cubes; you shouting, "Carole!" in that big open house in Florida; trips to Disney and Busch Gardens; calling you from U of I when I found out you had cancer, and telling you that I loved you and how worried I was, and you telling me, "I beat it before. I'll be fine." I feel so absolutely blessed and privileged that I could be with Grandma and Aunt Cindy during your recovery. We did the only thing that we knew we could do to help you: we talked to you, we held hands and prayed over you, we stood outside your door while Grandma held your hand and sang "Edelweis", your favorite, and "Summertime", from Porgy and Bess. The last time I spoke to you, I said, "So I hear you might be coming to my wedding." You replied, "Yeah, if you ever get your act together." You may not be here in the flesh, Grandpa, but your spirit and your presence will always be with me. Even on my wedding day. I love you so, so much!!

Your Jenn-i-per

Julie Weiler

April 11, 2006

Hi Dad,

I know that you are in a far better place, but my heart still wishes you were here. I am so very thankful that you loved our mom and us so much that you became our true father. Your strength, devotion and commitment enfolded us into your family. Your unconditional love and acceptance set the ultimate example of a stepfather/father. I will never forget everything you have done for me and the family, and I will try to pass on your legacy of integrity and family commitment. I am so glad we got to spend those final days together. Until we are together again, I will always think of you and miss you !! I love you !!

Richard and Therese Herdrich

April 11, 2006

George- Hope the golf in heaven is as good as North Shore CC.

Carol - Our condolences to you and your family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dick and Therese Herdrich

Andrea Frake

April 11, 2006

Hi grandpa,

I want you to know that I enjoyed living with you in Florida for the 9 months you were with me. You were that father figure to me while I was there and supported me when I needed you. I am glad I got to spend the last 9 months of your incredible life with you and be a part of your lasting memories of your amazing family you helped build. I will always remember walking into the house and you flipping through the channels as grandma was in the kitchen yelling for you to turn down the volume. I wish I could have given you one more good-night kiss that I know you always waited for at night. I love you and miss you and wait for the day I can sit with you in your recliner chair one more time watching the Cubs climb to the World Series. All my love to the man who helped guide me through living away from my mom.

Julie Weiler

April 11, 2006

Hi Dad,

Even though I know you are in a better place, my heart still wants you here with me. I am so thankful that you chose to have mom and us in your life. You unconditionally and unselfishly became my true father and I will always admire how you enfolded our family into yours with strength and kindness. You always made me feel as though I was truly and always your daughter. You are the ultimate example of what a stepfather/father can do through complete and total love for a child. I love you always and will see you again someday soon.

Hannah Lukas/Schulz

April 11, 2006

Hi Grampa,

Hope you are having fun up in heven with the angels. Me and mom and every one miss you so so so so much. I LOVE YOU. I hope you come back soon. Good-bye.

LOVE,

Hannah

Ashley Stricker

April 10, 2006

Grandpa,

I remember when you and I drove to Florida together. I remember, while driving through the Smokey Mountains at night, I was terrified that you would fall asleep at the wheel (you never did!). That drive to Florida was the first time I ever ate a Wendy's cheeseburger, the first time I ever listened to a book on tape, the first time I ever watched the sunrise. And while these things may seem trivial, they mean so much to me. I thank you for those fifteen hours in the car that we spent alone together. And I know that you are in heaven looking down on us in your light yellow polo and your khaki shorts.

I love you.

Lydia Peterson Krier

April 10, 2006

Dear Carole Lee & Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I remember my grandma & grandpa, Anna & Robert Peterson, always talking about how much they enjoyed spending time with your family, especially around Christmas time. My father & mother, Robert & Lydia Peterson, always spoke so highly of George and I remember always going to North Shore Refrigeration when something broke down.

Mark Stricker

April 9, 2006

Dad,

You have left me with a lifetime of incredible memories. You have shown me courage in the face of dispair. You have taught me to love unconditionally. You have guided me through the dark.

You have been my mentor.

I am proud to say that you are my father.

I miss you and love you,

Mark

Chuck Van Den Eeden

April 9, 2006

High school friends are often parted but not forgotten. The many good times we had are remembered and cherished in my heart.

My condolences to the family - George will be missed by all of us.

Dad

Laurie Schulz

April 9, 2006

Dear Dad,

You are and always will be one of the greatest men I have even known. I miss you so. I was truly blessed to have you as my father. Thank you. Sorry I couldn't have been there to give you one more kiss and hug. I have so many happy and wonderful memories of you, Dad. You have had so much to do with me being the woman I am today. Please tell Nani and Papa I love them, too. Hope you are swinging that golf club as high as can be. See you again someday.

Love you Dad......

Your daughter,
Laurie

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