Raymond Edward Kiser

Raymond Edward Kiser obituary, Strawberry Plains, TN

Raymond Edward Kiser

Raymond Kiser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home on Mar. 7, 2026.
Raymond Edward Kiser of Strawberry Plains Tennessee, was born on December 26th, 1961 in Dearborn Michigan. He passed peacefully at home on March 7th, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles, and Mildred Kiser; in-law's, Jake, and Ira Belle Smith; brother, Michael Kiser; daughter, Wendy Lenear; son-in-law, Justin Eric Lenear; and niece, Kerri Kiser.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Kathy Kiser; son, Raymond Kiser, II and Heather; grandchildren, Ethan and Eliza Lenear, Amy and Joseph Kiser; siblings, and their spouses, brothers, Chuck and Cindy Kiser, Gary and Cheryl Kiser; sisters, Peggy Bennett, Linda and JC Mittendorf, and Dorothy Kiser; sisters-in-law, Brenda Worsham, and Terry Frances and John Wilkerson; brother-in-law, Tommy and Sam Smith; his favorite niece, Charlotte Wassen, and several other nieces and nephews.

Raymond will be cremated and laid to rest in Michigan with his parents and brother. He was loved and will be missed.

Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.

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