VANCE DOUGLAS KISER

VANCE DOUGLAS KISER, 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at East Bay Nursing Center in Clearwater, Fla. Park, after a lengthy illness. Vance was the loving husband of Patricia (Sharp) Kiser; they were married in April of 1980. The couple moved to Largo, Fla. in 1999 after living in the vicinity of Bluffton for many years. Vance was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Battle Creek, Mich., son of the late Herbert and Dorothy Kiser, who were longtime residents of Fremont, Ind. Vance graduated from Fremont High School in 1961. Upon graduation from high school, he began his career with the Magnavox Corp. in Fort Wayne. He then took a hiatus to serve four years in the military and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1964. He became a lifetime member of Fremont American Legion Post 254. He returned to his original job at Magnavox, becoming a respected employee. While there, he was promoted several times, his highest position being Materials Control Manager. After the company changed hands several times, it was acquired by Raytheon Corp. Vance remained with the company and its changes. He and his family were transferred to the Largo, Fla. area in 1999. Over the years, he was awarded several commendations. After 49 faithful years, he retired in June of 2009, at that time holding the position of Material Scheduling Manager Fire Series Radios. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Largo, Fla.; a son, Philippe of Fort Wayne; two stepdaughters, Kathy Tosoni of Wilmington N.C. and Carol Pereschuk of Keedysville, Md. from a previous marriage and a stepdaughter, Cheryl Koenemann of Fort Wayne; a stepson, Jeffery Lash of McCordsville, Ind. from his current marriage; a sister, Veronica Brown of North Port, Fla.; step-grandchildren; one step- great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial for friends and family is from 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Fremont American Legion Post 254. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to your local Cancer Society or American Heart Association.