Name: Memorial Gathering for Dr. Jay Kasner
Start: 2016-01-09T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-01-09T20:00:00.000Z
Location: ST. ANSKAR'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Kasner, Dr. Jay Died unexpectedly and peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Age 73. Beloved husband and friend of Joanne Carpentier - Kasner. Dear brother of Gary Kasner (Carolyn Ball). Special friend and relative to numerous people, especially those of the Community of St. Anskar's Episcopal Church, Waukesha Sunrise Rotary, Westwood fitness buddies and alumni and fans of Badger Hockey and Football. Jay proudly received a BS Degree from the University of Minnesota and Medical Degrees from the University of North Dakota and UW Madison. Jay overcame addiction and devoted the next 30 years of his life to helping and healing others who faced this disease. He was the Medical Director of Addiction Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital West Allis and then the attending physician at the Oconomowoc Campus Memorial Gathering Saturday, January 9 at ST. ANSKAR'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON HIGHWAY 83 1/2 MILE NORTH OF HIGHWAY 16 HARTLAND, WI 53029 from 12 Noon until time of Service at 2 PM. Additional fellowship to follow after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Anskar's Church, Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation or UW Badger Hockey Fund appreciated.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Jay Kasner

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16 Entries

January 12, 2016

I feel grateful for working with Dr Kasner at Rogers the past 5 years.His dedication,experience and loving care will be deeply missed.Jacqui Wilhelmi-Carpenter, MSSW,CSAC

Corinne Junker

January 10, 2016

It is so sad to hear of Dr Kasners passing. He was a very dedicated and personable Dr. So caring, helpful beyond needs to his patients and so kind to all staff members. We will miss him and the world would be a better place if there were more like him. Condolences, Corinne

Corinne Junker

January 10, 2016

Renee Janusz

January 9, 2016

I will forever be grateful to have worked with you at Charter Hospital. We worked hard had many laughs together, but most of all. I admired your talent watching you work in such a profound professional manner. I will miss the best Doctor in the addiction field that I have ever encountered. That my friend, was you
Dr. Kasner. Heaven awaits, and is so lucky to have you. RIP, you will be missed by many.

Laurie Lorino

January 9, 2016

I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Kasner at Herrington Recovery Center. He had a warm and gentle approach with helping those who suffered with substance abuse. RIP and prayers to all who loved and knew him.

Jean Pruscha

January 9, 2016

I admired your empathy and compassion that you showed with patients and fellow staff. God bless your family and the repose of your soul. You are greatly missed.

Nick Stolz

January 9, 2016

Doc K was such an inspiration to me while at HRC. I almost viewed him as a father figure. He was always the utmost professional...kind and loving to help those under the disease of addiction. I was truly blessed to know him. May God's love surround those whom grieve his loss.

Barb Williamson RN

January 9, 2016

I worked with Dr. Kasner first at Kettle Moraine Hospital and at Rogers Memorial. He was a good man. One of the finest I have ever known. He was an amazing dedicated physician. God bless Jay and his family.

Mike Hankin

January 8, 2016

My condolences to the family. A great man who touched me. God bless.

Dianne Bartmann

January 8, 2016

I met and worked with Jay in 1990 at the West Allis hospital. I had the wonderful opportunity to introduce him as a member of our staff, to the community of other mental health professionals. Jay was a sincere and honest addiction specialist who made it easy to understand the roads of addictions and the pathway to treatment. His numerous presentations to the public helped families and individuals learn how to reach out and to seek help for themselves. He readily made himself available to do television and radio interviews to teach others about addiction and mental health. I got to know him as a compassionate person without judgment and bias.

Jay will be missed by so many. "Thank you for your endless energy, your motivation to help others and compassion for all whose lives you touched".

January 8, 2016

I had the privilege of working with Dr. Kasner, for several years, at the Herrington Recovery Center in Oconomowoc. He not only offered his kindness, caring and compassion to all of his patients, but he did the same with those that worked with him. He will truly be missed. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Beverly Hagen

January 8, 2016

I was a nurse who worked at Kettle Moraine Hospital with Dr J. We were both in recovery and dedicated to helping others find their way. I remember him telling me that when he came home from treatment, his wife called it "charm school". Like many of us, he apparently was a very different person when active in addiction. I admired and respected him and his medical treatment. I'm sure Dr Bob and Bill W are honored to meet him. God bless you Dr J.

Lori Nichols

January 8, 2016

You were the most kind hearted man I knew. You touched and saved so many lives. You gave individuals the courage to continue on to lead a fulfilling life. You will be greatly missed! May you rest in peace.

kimberly Granberg

January 7, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr.Kasner. Just last year, he was my Doctor as I was putting my life back together at Herrington. I am so saddened to learn of his passing. He was a wonderful, generous man. I know he will be watching over all of his family and friends from his reward. Regards, Kimberly Granberg

January 7, 2016

I worked with Jay at Charter for many years. I always respected his work,found him to be sincere and genuine and dedicated to his work.
Best wishes to his family.
Marc J Ackerman PhD

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