Kaiser, Joseph Charles
60, Passed suddenly Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He leaves his partner in life Grady (Sam) Hall of 30 years; sister Anne (Doug) Hillis and brother Albert Kaiser; nieces Alicia (Joe) Reckerd and Emily (Shannon Fitzpatrick) Hillis; aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends.
Services; Memorial visitation will be held at Kutis South County (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Saturday, April 17th from 4-6PM
Joe was the brother I always wished I had. From the first time Jay introduced him to me I was hooked. Hr will be in my heart forever. To Sam and the rest of his family, my heartfelt condolences.
Dawn Amsler
Joe was a wonderful friend to my brother, Jay, for many years after they met in high-school. It was always fun to see him when our family got together with him, especially after Jay moved out of town. Joe was a very talented picture framer, and we have beautiful family photos that he framed hanging in our stairwell. We will miss him, and send our deepest condolences to Sam and all of Joe’s family and friends.
Joe was an unofficial member of our family, ever since our brother Jay became friends back in high school. Joe was so kind to our parents, and as they got older, they loved him like a son. Joe was a true brother to Jay, and he will be greatly, greatly missed. My heartfelt sympathy to all who love him.
I can’t express how much Joe meant to me. To know him was to love him. He was always there for me when I needed a brother, a friend or confidant. Joe is central to nearly all of my fondest memories of young adulthood Although Iwill miss him terribly. I am grateful for all the beautiful memories of the past 45 years of the finest friend I’ll ever have.
My deepest condolences to Sam and Joe’s family. Thank you especially to Joe’s sister Ann for her great kindness.
Joe was my dads best friend, since high school. It was always nice to see him when we would go to St. Louis. I will forever remember him by his great smile. My sympathies to his family, friends and all that loved him.
While the memories I have of Joe being around at gatherings at my grandparents house during my childhood are like photos one may go through from time to time, as an adult, I remember Joe being Jay’s loyal compadre who joined us at Hacienda gatherings and had offered Jay a place to stay while he was in town. The way Joe interacted with our son was as if the two of them were schoolmates and had not just met. My thoughts and sympathies go out to all of his family and friends.