William James Kiser

William James Kiser, I, 71, went to meet his Heavenly Father on November 15, 2011, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 624 North Jay Street, Aberdeen. Bill's wishes were to be cremated and burial of his cremated remains will be at Riverside Cemetery with military rites by the Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24 of Aberdeen. Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.

A prayer service and time of remembrance will be held 6:00pm Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the mortuary. Friends may sign his online guest book at the bottom of the page.

William was born on July 16, 1940, to James A. and Bernice E. (Drone) Kiser in Aberdeen. He was raised in Aberdeen and attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church. In 1958, William graduated from Aberdeen Central High School. Thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Army Reserves. During his time in the service, he served in the Berlin Crisis in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1965.

While in the service, he met Robertta A. Kahler and they were united in marriage on May 3, 1962, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They had two children, a daughter, Lisa L. Kiser and a son, William J. Kiser, II. After his discharge he returned to Aberdeen and went to work for his brother-in-law, George Duch at his business, Aberdeen TV and Appliance, where he was employed for 30 years.

William was a very faithful servant to his Heavenly Father. He regularly attended Our Savior's Lutheran Church until, for health reasons, he could no longer attend. He then faithfully watched The Christian Worship Hour with Pastor Harold E. Salem every Sunday morning. Over the past two years, he read the entire Bible four times. He just recently completed The Old Testament again.

William believed in service to his community. He was a Boy Scout Leader for his son?s scout troop. He was an active long-time member of the Exchange Club, where he held various positions locally and Regionally. He received numerous awards for his service and dedication to the club. During his last few years, he helped deliver Senior meals on Fridays.

William was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. Blessed be his memory.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Robertta A. Kiser of Aberdeen; his daughter, Lisa L. (Darrell Shoemaker) Kiser-Shoemaker of Rapid City; his son, William J. (Rikki) Kiser, II of Huron; grandsons, William J. (Liz) Kiser, III, Dallas W. Shoemaker, Ryan Dederson and Konnor E. Kiser, granddaughters, Ann A. Shoemaker, Caitlin E. Shoemaker and Kennadi J. Kiser; great-granddaughter, Grace E. Kiser; sister, Irene V. Kiser of Aberdeen; brother-in-law, Thomas J. Cavanaugh of Tampa, FL; nephews, Thomas J. (Carol) Cavanaugh, II of Charlotte, NC, Sean J. (Judith) Cavanaugh of Tampa FL, Patrick O. (Allison) Cavanaugh of Tallahassee, FL, Kevin D. (Donna) Cavanaugh of Keller, TX; special nephew, Michael A. (Rosemary) Duch; special great nieces, Michelle A. (Nick) Schaunaman and Michaela R. Duch; and special great nephew Michael G. Duch, all of Aberdeen. Also surviving him are all of his friends, many of whom are just like family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Jeanine (Kiser) Cavanaugh and Donna Jean (Kiser) Duch.

Memorials may be made to Kids Against Hunger.

 

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