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James Kaiser Obituary
James Joseph "J.J." "Jimmy Joe" Kaiser, 69, of Alexander died Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at his home.
He was born Jan. 3, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Francis J. and Dorothy E. Wallbaum Kaiser. He married Karen S. Schneider on March 9, 1974, in Jacksonville and she survives.
He also is survived by two daughters, Kari (Scott) Aken of Byron and Amanda (Greg) Blackorby of Alexander; four grandchildren, Kye and Kole Aken, and Owen and Avery Blackorby; two brothers and one sister, Frank Joseph "F.J." Kaiser of Alexander, Mike (Karol Brown) Kaiser of Winchester and Dorothy Trutter of Alexander; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Louise Cline.
Mr. Kaiser was a 1969 graduate of Routt High School in Jacksonville. He was baptized and confirmed at Church of the Visitation BVM in Alexander. He had worked for his brother's company, Mike Kaiser Trucking in Alexander, and later for Coors Distributing in Jacksonville. He and Karen also had owned and operated JJ's Bar in Alexander. Jim was a skilled carpenter and enjoyed farming. He had served as a volunteer with Alexander Fire Department and was a member of KC Hall. He enjoyed racing and NASCAR, camping and boating at Lake Jacksonville, bowling, and gardening. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees. Jim had a contagious laugh and he loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. "He was an amazing guy that would do anything for you and ask nothing in return."
Because of the pandemic and understanding that only 50 people can be in the funeral home at one time, a walk-through visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. A private funeral service will be held later with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation or to a fund that will be set up for an education fund for his grandchildren in care of Karen Kaiser. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Kaiser
Megan Schneider
September 9, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Carol (Foster) Laputz
September 7, 2020
To sister Dorothy and family.....may you be comforted by the Holy Spirit and be at peace. From an old Alexander friend......
Carol Foster Laputz
Eddie and Connie Johnson
September 6, 2020
Karen and girls, Connie and I saddened to here of Jimmy Joe passing. Sending thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Tom Wright
September 6, 2020
Sad to hear this, prayers to you all.
Tom, Karen, Kirsten and Kristi Wright
Alice Ballard
September 5, 2020
Losing the one you love is so hard. And so I’m praying hard for you, for peace, for comfort, for whatever you need right now.
September 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss Karen and family our thoughts are with you and your family. THE HARRIS FAMILY
Linda Reining
September 5, 2020
Karen and family, I was sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Thinking about you.
Janice Courier Roller
September 5, 2020
Offering my sympathy.
Bill Martin and Erys Martin
September 5, 2020
Our hearts break to hear the news of Jimmy Joe's passing. He has been a good friend for most of our life. Even though we didn't see much of each other in the past years, we have fond and loving memories of Jimmy Joe. Lots and lots of good laughs over our younger years. To Karen and the girls, we are so sorry for your loss. We were just reminiscing about Jimmy Joe last week. We were listening to music out at our pool and started doing the twist Jimmy Joe style. We loved him and he was in our wedding party back in 1971. Good old days and good friends! RIP our friend.
Rhonda Shearl Fernandez
September 5, 2020
Karen and family so sorry for your loss, he was a really nice guy.
Fontez and Mindy Mark
September 5, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Great guy who also made us feel welcomed.
JAMES REVEAL
September 5, 2020
KAREN,and FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS J J WAS A GREAT GENTLEMAN.
Beverly & Richard Palmer
September 5, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to our dearest friend Karen and the family. We are so glad we got to know you Jimmy Joe. Remembering all the adventures we had together.
Bev and Dick Palmer
Carol Tankersley
September 5, 2020
We loved seeing him riding his bike around town. Our love to you Karen.
Terry Bishirjian
September 5, 2020
A wonderful classmate!
Allen Marcel
September 5, 2020
R.I.P. J.J. Glad to have known you in this world.
Robert Poole
September 5, 2020
Karen and Family,
Sorry to hear this......J J is a good person. Poole
Rhinda and Mike Fairless
September 5, 2020
Deepest sympathy for your loss. He was a very kind person.
Janet
September 4, 2020
Karen and family, so very sorry for your loss. May God surround with his love. Janet Littig
Bob and Julie Blaise
September 4, 2020
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts. May you find comfort in this difficult time.
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