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Michael Kaiser Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 31, 2024.

Former area educator and Moorhead High School Graduate, Mike Kaiser, passed away April 15, 2024, at the age of 79, in Bandon, Oregon where he was living in retirement. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara, of Bandon, OR, half sisters Kristi and Andrea, several nieces and nephews, his Godson, Michael and his beloved cats, Abigail and Gracie.

Mike was an outstanding educator, and many students benefitted from his work. At his request, no services will be held.

For those who would like to donate in his memory, one of his favorite charities was Little Wanderers, NYC (lwnyc.org), a cat rescue in New York City, or any animal rescue of your choice.

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May 30, 2025

Mike Macon posted to the memorial.

May 26, 2025

Skip and Holly Berquam posted to the memorial.

January 3, 2025

Will Dam posted to the memorial.

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Mike Macon

May 30, 2025

I hired Mike as an intern teacher in Jamestown, California in about 1972-3. It was the best move I ever made. The circumstances were notable and I was there was room to share them. For now, suffice it to say he arrived on a scorching hot Saturday morning in a well-tested Chevvy 4 door loaded with everything he owned and a cat that owned him.
In my 25 years in the classroom I never saw anyone who compared to Mike. He was a gifted teacher/learner. It broke our hearts at little Jamestown School when he left for Oakland and marriage. He was the standard by which I rated other colleagues. No one came close. Ever.
I never saw Mike again although I did locate him in Troutdale many years ago. I was reminded of Mike tonight on Facebook by a student who remembers him with great respect after more than 50 years.

Skip and Holly Berquam

May 26, 2025

Michael T, your Godson and I talk about you often, remembering the silly times, the learning times, the helping times. You are no longer running against the wind. You are the wind. If there is an alternative school in heaven for disadvantaged souls, you will surely be the head teacher. With one of the young students on your shoulders.
Your buddy Nugeen.

Will Dam

January 3, 2025

Digging through things from my past and just came across my GED. As a very troubled youth with zero expectations for myself I eventually ended up in alternative education. Though a very bumpy road, it was Mike who got me through and encouraged me to be more human. To be more honest to myself. To try. That GED has taken me beyond my dreams. To engineering. To leader, and more importantly, to encourage others in the same way. Rest in peace friend and teacher. And yes, still taking photos and loving the mountains.

Skip & Holly Berquam

May 31, 2024

Mike had a picture on his desk that showed him on the school playground at West Fargo where he taught. He was surrounded by smiling, laughing students, and he was carrying one on his shoulders. They loved him and knew he cared about them. That´s Michael Kaiser, world class teacher.