Edward L. Kaiser

Kaiser, Edward L. Known to his family and friends as "Big Ed" passed away in Sarasota, FL on December 1, 2007. Eddie was born July 11, 1912, and he was the tenth and youngest child of Henry and Mollie Kaiser. Eddie graduated from North Division High School where he participated in all sports. He served in the Army during WWII. Afterwards he and his brother invested in real estate in Milwaukee and owned a home improvement company. In 1956, along with Oscar and Erwin Kaiser, he bought the Kaiser Knickerbocker Hotel and the Kaiser Buildings on the north and south sides of Milwaukee. Eddie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lee Kaiser. During one of their trips to Europe, Eddie had the opportunity to meet Pope John Paul II. Eddie enjoyed life to the fullest and was devoted to his family. He was always there for family or friends no matter what the circumstances were. He will be forever missed and remembered by his friends and all of his nieces and nephews and their children. Funeral services will be held AT THE FUNERAL HOME on Friday, December 7, at 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at Second Home Cemetery, 3705 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Israel. GOODMAN-BENSMAN Whitefish Bay Funeral Home 4750 N. Santa Monica 414-964-3111