Bernard "Bill" Kaiser Obituary (1927

Bernard William Kaiser “Bill,” 80, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away January 10,2008. Originally from Dorchester, MA, Bill came to Ohio on a softball scholarship provided by The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. Graduating as an accountant and then becoming a CPA, Bill moved to Cincinnati where he first worked for the Cincinnati Museum of Art. While in Cincinnati, he also received a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati. From there he moved into teaching and taught in the Wyoming City schools for 40 years where he was a fourth grade teacher and the Principal as well as a high school track and field coach. Bill was also a licensed financial consultant for Conners and Company where he worked for many years. He served on the board of Golf Manor Synagogue as President, Secretary and Treasurer and was an active member for over 40 years. He was a member of The United State Marine Corp., Tau Epsilon Pi Fraternity, a Certified Public Accountant, Common Cause, the Cincinnati Stocks and Bonds Club, Jewish Community Center Board, and OEA/NEA. To his friends and family, Bill was known for outstandingly quick wit, warm and friendly personality, easy and clever conversation, solid tennis playing, better than good softball skills, and quick pool table skills. He loved Boston, the Red Sox, the Reds, and OSU sports. For a man of small physical stature, he left a large impression on the people that knew him. His absence will be felt. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley (Oscherwitz) Kaiser, his children, Michele (Danny) Lavon, Peter (Terri) Kaiser, Suzanne (Tom) Fairbanks; 5 grandchildren, Elianna and Sarina Lavon, of Columbus, OH, and Colton, Brianna, and Brayden Kaiser, of Scottsdale, AZ. He is also survived by his brother, George (Kathie) Kaiser, of Lake Forest, IL., as well as 5 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Kaiser, father, David Kaiser, and brother, Herb Kaiser, all of Boston, MA. Funeral service 1:30 PM Sunday, January 13, 2008 at THE EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St., Columbus, with Rabbi Michael Ungar officiating. Burial to follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Michele Kaiser Lavon on Sunday evening only. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Golf Manor Synagogue, 6442 Stover Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45237 (513-531-6654) under the supervision of Rabbi Hanon Balk or to the Cincinnati Jewish Community Center, 7420 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236.