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Loyde Kaiser Obituary
FORT WAYNE, IND. — Loyde Clayton "Clay" Kaiser Jr., 80, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 , at his home with his wife by his side.
Born May 7, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was a son of the late Loyde and Vianna (Johnson) Kaiser. A graduate of Oberlin High School, Loyde proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for nine years. He was a self-employed contractor and was a judo instructor for more than 30 years. Loyde enjoyed collecting stamps, guns, and knives.
Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Karen (nee Willbond) Kaiser of Fort Wayne; son, Ian Kevin (Tabatha) Kaiser of Fort Wayne; daughter, Kristen Shaw of Walcottville, Ind.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters Patricia (Bob) Fraunfelder and Kathy (John) Knipper, both of Oberlin, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kurtis Kaiser; and sister, Judy Blong.
A memorial service was held Friday, July 24 at Advantage Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, with inurnment at Highland Park Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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August 14, 2015
Karen, I am so sorry. Please know we are sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and family. Jane Thompson Fore
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August 9, 2015
Karen, our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. So sorry to hear about Clayton.
Jean (Berg) and George Kirk. (PhoenIx, AZ)
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July 21, 2015
Karen, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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