Tom-Kaisersatt-Obituary

Tom Kaisersatt

San Jose, California

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Thomas KaisersattResident of San Jose Passed away peacefully last week after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Friends and family are welcome to attend a memorial service for Thomas, it will take place this Saturday, September 25, 2010, at 12:30 pm, at Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark...

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I saw Tom's race number and picture today on the Western States trail. Located near the swinging bridge. What a great honor. Looks like Tom loved the trail as so many runners do.

Tom inspired and aided hundreds of runners over the years. He lives on in their accomplishments.
I ran with Tom for seven years from 1992 to 1999. Runs with Tom were always interesting. He once spent a good part of a run on the Upper Wildcat trail at Rancho San Antonio describing to me how a helicopter flies. Once in a while the trail took us somewhere other than where we intended to go when we started. With Tom's example and encouragement, I took on challenges - like 50-mile races -...

So many memories I have of Tom in the 90's. Races, Thanksgiving Dinners, Striders, etc. and most of all his encouragement for my husband, Rob Greenlee. Rob had run a few 10Ks when he moved to Palo Alto and connected with the Strider's running group. Due to Tom's continuous support, Rob worked his way up to his first marathon - the SF and he never looked back. Rob continues to run marathons back in DC where we live. I reconnected with Tom about 2 years ago on FaceBook so I knew he was very...