Dr. John H. Kasler

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John Kasler Obituary

Dr. John H. Kasler
Dr. Kasler, 79, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, after a sudden and unexpected illness.
John was born March 13, 1930 in Niles, MI and was the son of the late Dr. Max Kasler and Mary Ila Kasler. He began his undergraduate work at the University of New Mexico and then Western Michigan University. Dr. Kasler received his BA degree from Queens College in Charlotte and his four year Chiropractic degree from Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis, IN. He also had a degree in Naturopathy and Acupuncture and post-graduate certification in Orthopedic study. Dr. Kasler also served two years with the U.S. Navy Department of Orthopedics.
Still actively practicing, John was continually seeking new alternative ways to help his patients and in recent years added Bio-Energetic Medicine to his practice. In his earlier years, Dr. Kasler lectured both home and abroad.
His interests, memberships and participations were varied and numerous. John's main hobbies were trains, Civil War History and Civil War Re-enactment but he particularly enjoyed the years he was a member of the Charlotte Opera Chorus, the Singing Christmas Tree and The Nutcracker presentation.
Dr. Kasler will be particularly remembered for his faith, warmth, humor, story telling, robust laughter and spontaneous bursts of song. Not only was he a very talented and unique man, he was a loyal friend and much loved by his family. John was a blessing to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. William Kasler of Niles, MI.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara P. Kasler; son, Kurt S. Kasler, and wife Laura of Charlotte, daughter Kimberly K. Guilfoyle of Atlanta, GA; stepdaughter Ceil G. Petersson of Atlanta, GA; and his stepson Ernest S. 'Tre' Harris, III and wife Theresa of Charlottesville, VA. Also surviving are his grandsons Taylor B. Kasler of the University of WV, Morgantown, WV and Forrest A. Kasler of the University of SC, Columbia, SC, and step grandchildren Caroline L. Harris and John C. Harris of Charlottesville, VA.
A private memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held by the family.
The family would like to express their particular thanks and appreciation to Dr. Phil Visser, Dr. Will Miles, Dr. Emily McNeil, Dr. Jason Arru and Dr. Sarah Lantz of Carolinas Medical Center for their efforts on John's behalf and for the extraordinary compassion and consideration they extended to his wife Barbara.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0300 in John's memory.
Online condolences may be sent to www.carolinafuneral.com.
Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Kasler

9 Entries

March 22, 2010

Dear Barbara,

I just found out about Dr. Kasler's death and I am so sorry. Please know that we so enjoyed coming to see you both. You will be in our prayers.

Meg, Scott, Steven, Thomas and Mary Catherine Avey

Bryan Jackson

March 8, 2010

Barbara, Kurt, and Kim:

I just learned of John's death. I am, of course, very sorry. At the same time, I rejoice in having known him. He began treating me at age 19 and did so off and on for over 20 years. He was frequently entertained by my vocational explorations but always, always supportive. Our conversations led me to think through what I was doing, an invaluable resource.

I realize that healing was a way of life for him and I benefited from that healing. He was interested in me and what was happening in my world and I enjoyed and learned from his observations. I know he was a spiritual person and man of faith and was kind enough to attend my ordination which I shall never forget. I admired his outlook on retirement: "There's nothing about it in the New Testament," he once said.

My thoughts are with you as you move into 2010. Barbara, I hope you are as well as can be and know that I am thinking of you. God's best to you.

Karen Riley

March 4, 2010

Dear Barbara,

I don't what to say. I just found out about Dr. K. I knew something was wrong when he didn't call me back to make an appointment. I know he came into my life for a reason. He made me a better person. Not just with all my back problems but to see how much he cared about each person that walked into the door, made me want to be better to people. I am truly devasted by the lose of such a wonderful person. They don't make doctors like him any more. He would come in on his day off or a holiday any time I needed him. That wasn't the only thing that made him wonderful. It was what was inside him. He loved you and the family so much. He talked about his family all the time with me. I tell everyone that I can to go see him. I just told someone the other day. I feel bad it had been such a long time since I had been in to see him. I have been feeling so good because of him. I am just in shock and to tell you I am sorry doesn't seem like enough. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Zavar

February 24, 2010

Dear Barbara
Words can not express how I felt reading about the passing of Dr. Kasler. I had just finished Googling him to get his phone number to set up an appointment to come from Wilmington to see him. I met Dr. Kasler about 5 years ago when I lived in Charlotte and he got rid of my food allergies. I found him to be one of the most kind, loving and gentle souls I have ever met. He had a great need to help people and you could sense that every time you were with him. Sam and I will miss him terribly and am greatful to have known such a fine person! He gave so much to so many people while he was here.Stephanie & Sam

michelle drye

February 15, 2010

Dear family of John Kasler. I was just talking to a person about Mr, Kasler. I told them that they could go to a chirpracter and keep their problems or go see John and get real help. I looked up him ph. # and found that he had passed. I am soooooo sorry for your lose. I feel compeled to tell you of my last visit with him. It was on Dec 2,09. When he was finished with me we just talked , it was funny because i didn't feel rushed or that he needed me to leave . He spoke of his children and gave me some advice for my own. We begain to talk about the Lord and how good He is. He asked me where I go to church and I showed him the web site and told him about our pastor Brother Chambers. He said he new who he was and liked to listed to him on the radio. He made a comment of how we need more people like brother chambers to make a stand in this world. He told me to be faithful to God and trust him in all things. I asked him what would I do if he was to ever pass away. He begain to tell me something but then stoped. I said nothing else because i thought maybe it was not proper to make such a comment in the first place. John was different . You meet many people that say they love Jesus but yet there hearts are far from God. John was a saved man and I believe he loved the Lord just as he said that day. I left feeling different, in strange kind of way as if I wanted to go get lunch and sit and talk more with him. Is there any one else that does what he did? I'm glad I went to him . I was going to go the next day but three small kids and I live 45 min to an hour away and i didnt go back. wow, wish I had. Michelle Drye.704-263-9135

January 17, 2010

Dear Barbara,
We just learned of John's death and are so saddened by the news. Jim is Natalie's nephew and we always enjoyed his visits when he came back to MO. We have had a lot of laughs and heard alot of stories from him. We are so sorry. We will miss the visits and know Natalie always looked forward to seeing him. Please accept our sympathy. James and Betty Squibb, Bois D'Arc

January 8, 2010

Dear Barbara, I am sorry that I took so long to write this. I think you know that I cared for both of you and was shocked to read that John had died. He seemed so healthy when I last saw him. Jim and I have prayed for you and know that your faith will help you get through your loss. Love, Jan and Jim

John A. Needy

December 23, 2009

I am sorry for your loss and Mr. Kasler will be greatly missed. Mr. Kasler was a very carng and sincere man. He knew my dad John Needy very well. I was an athelete in 1970 attending college on a basketball scholarship, during my sophmore year, I became paralyzed from my neck down, when I came back to Charlotte my Dad took me to Dr. Kasler's office and he treated me using acupuncture and acupressure, he said it would increase the blood flow to my muscles, he helped me and I walk today from his early intervention. I am sure he helped many others. He will be missed

Mark Ryburn

December 21, 2009

It was always a source of amazement to me that John never stopped in his pursuit of the latest healing modalities and I’m sure that interest kept him going to the end. The obituary was a wonderful tribute to the man I knew and the picture of him was outstanding. I will miss him. I always enjoyed John and I think he enjoyed my sense of humor as few do.

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