Photo courtesy of N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. - Coldwater
Coldwater, Ohio
Jan 14, 1930 – Jan 28, 2021 (Age 91)
Herbert L. Kaiser, age 91, of Coldwater, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Minster. He was born January 14, 1930 in Sharpsburg, to the late Henry & Emma (Huber) Kaiser. On October 19, 1957 in St. Peter (Fort Recovery), Ohio, he married Rosemary Grieshop and she survives in Coldwater. He is survived by children, Linda (Don) Kahlig of Ft. Recovery, Randy (Sandy) Kaiser of Coldwater, Jim (Karen) Kaiser of Centerville, Ron (Deb) Kaiser, Mike (Carol) Kaiser and Tony (Heather) Kaiser all of Coldwater; 26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; a sister Marcella Hemmelgarn of Coldwater; and in-laws, Eileen Schmitz of Coldwater, Jeanette Grieshop, Louis (Charlene) Grieshop all of Ft. Recovery and Herbert (Janice) Grieshop of Celina. He was also preceded in death by a son Gerard; siblings and in-laws Stella (Lawrence) Broering, Leo (Alma) Kaiser, Luetta (John) Reichert, Edward (Dorotha) Kaiser, Bernard (Mary) Kaiser, Richard Hemmelgarn, Joseph (Adella Mae) Kaiser, Richard Kaiser, Rosella ‘Toots’ (Walt Hierholzer & Wally Moorman), Jerry (Norma) Grieshop, Martha (Cletus) Dues, Dennis (Doris) Grieshop, Catherine Grieshop, Maurice Grieshop, Ruth (Fred) Wilker, Laura (Ralph) Langenkamp, and John (Dorothy) Grieshop.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Coldwater Knights of Columbus, Coldwater Eagles and a past member of the Burkettsville Fire Dept. Herb served in the US Air Force during the Korean war and was past commander of the Ft. Recovery American Legion. He first worked as a milk hauler and was a longtime Insurance Salesman. Herb was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed doing anything with his family, especially fishing and playing cards. He also played golf and softball and was a longtime bowler.
A Funeral Mass following all CDC guidelines will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater with live stream at https://www.coldwatercluster.org/information/watch-mass-online. Friends may call from 1 to 5 pm on Sunday and 9 to 10 am Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater where CDC guidelines of mask wearing, and social distancing will be followed. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Read MoreLinda & family, so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed bowling and golfing with your dad he was always a good competitor. I’ll remember him in my prayers.
Tom Drexler
Tom Drexler
February 02, 2021
So sorry to hear of herb passing Sorry I could not make the funeral mass I am having cataract surgery this week and they suggested that I just stay home give Rosemary a big hug for me love you all you’re in my thoughts and prayers
joe Dues
February 01, 2021 | Portland, IN
Our sympathies to Herb's family. Herb always knew how to strike up a conversation with anyone! May you treasure all the happy memories you have with your husband, Dad, and friend.
Tom & Cathy Lennartz
February 01, 2021 | Ft Recovery, OH | Friend
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Herb was so nice to help me with insurance problems. He will be missed.
Barbara Klosterman
January 31, 2021 | Coldwater, OH
Sincerely Sympathy to Rosie and family,old friends had some good times in our days
DELMA RAMMEL
January 31, 2021 | ST.Henry, OH | Friend
My sympathy to you &your extended families. Will remember Herb & his kindness to everyone.
Trudy Maruna
January 31, 2021 | Coldwater, OH
To Rosie and the entire Kaiser family.
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Herb. We had some good times
especially at bowling tournaments. Herb lived a good long life and will
be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Carl and Ruth Bettinger
Ruth Bettinger
January 31, 2021 | St. Henry, OH | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I am a friend of Tony with Osgood Bank.
Michael Monnier
January 31, 2021 | Sidney, OH | Friend
Herb will always be remembered as a man devout to his faith and family and he always made you smile. He will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
Jim & Sharon Zehringer
January 30, 2021 | Naples, FL | Acquaintance
