Thomas W. Kaiser

Thomas W. Kaiser, 73, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

He was born on February 13, 1951, in Coldwater, to the late Leo and Alma (Wendel) Kaiser.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline (Borger) Kaiser, who passed away on January 27, 1984; his great granddaughter, Riley Groff; his siblings, Lavern "Tex" Kaiser, Steven Kaiser, and Keith Kaiser; and his brothers-in-law, Walter “Junior” Hemmelgarn, and Zane Oaks.

Tom is survived by his wife, Connie (Elliott) Kaiser; his children, Joe (Lisa) Bragg of Cassella, Julie (Matt) Lecklider of Greenville, and Tom (Carol) Kaiser of Celina; his grandchildren, Ashley (Shaun) Houts, Brianna (Jordan) Groff, Samantha (John) Stewart, Kylee Kaiser, Madison Kaiser, Caden Lecklider, and Kiera Lecklider; his 7 great grandchildren; his siblings, Kathleen (Ralph) Fullenkamp of Fort Recovery, Judy Oaks of Dayton, Lester (Marlene) Kaiser of Sharpsburg, and Deb (Matt) Fullenkamp of St. Joe; his sisters-in-law, Joan Kaiser of Fort Recovery, Jennifer Monnier of Houston, and Pam Brackman of St. Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tom was a 1969 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. In January of 1971, Tom enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country honorably. Tom spent most of his life raising turkeys for Cooper Farms. In his free time, Tom enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Ft. Recovery. Burial, with miltiary honors, will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.