Roger Kaisi

ROGER C. KAISI, 77 DEVOTED HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDPA ROCKFORD - Roger C. Kaisi, 77, a lifelong resident of Rockford went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in his home, with his loving wife at his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 18, 1931, in Rockford, the son of Domonic and Helen (Ochiltree) Kaisi. Roger married Audri Bromley on June 23, 1951, in St. James Cathedral in Rockford. Roger was the captain of the football team at East High School and graduated in 1949. He received his degree in refrigeration in Chicago in 1957. Roger was a U.S. Air Force Veteran during the Korean War, having served four years as a special weapons technician. He worked as a service technician for Wilson Electric Co. for 26 years, until retiring in 1993. Member of St. Edward Catholic Church and Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 23. He loved fishing, hunting, growing sunflowers and going to Sarasota, Fla., for many years, visiting his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, the Sisneys. Roger made many friends throughout his personal and professional life and was always willing to give his help to family and friends. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Audri; daughters, Tamara (Dave) Henke and Terri Sue (Chuck) Clifton; grandsons, Charlie and Christopher Clifton and Eric Henke; sister, Charlotte Abruzzo; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Shirlee Sisney; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; sister, Betty Tunis; and brother, Kenneth Kaisi. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in St. Edward Catholic Church, 3004 11th St., Rockford, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of Mass. Father Anthony Pantyra will officiate. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Family and friends may extend condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com.