Martha S. Kaiser

Martha S. Kaiser 85, Edgar, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born February 2, 1922 in Rozellville, daughter of the late Edward and Mayme (Freboldt) Andres. On June 11, 1941, she married Ralph Kaiser at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rozellville. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2004. Martha and Ralph farmed in the Edgar area for many years and owned and operated the former Kaiser Shoe Store, Edgar for 14 years, until their retirement. Among her many interests, she enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her later years, Martha and her husband enjoyed staying in Florida, during the winter months. Survivors include, three daughters, Marilyn Hack, Marathon, Paulette Lang, Edgar and Barbara (Edward) Solinsky, Mosinee; four sons, James (Florence) Kaiser, Sheboygan Falls, Dennis (Emily) Kaiser, Edgar, Edward (Elizabeth) Kaiser, Hastings, Minn. and Mark (Laurie) Kaiser, Sheboygan; 27 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; four brothers, Arthur (Judith) Andres, Marshfield, Harold (Rosalie) Andres, Auburndale, Jerome (Helen) Andres, Stratford and Edward (Shirley) Andres, Marshfield;one sister-in-law, Jeanette Andres, Marshfield; one brother-in-law, Henry Marty, Owen; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Ralph, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Stencil; one son-in-law, Louis Hack; one brother, Donald Andres; and three sisters, Eleanor Carolfi, Marie Marty and Helen Streigel. The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2007 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Norman Boneck will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services, all at the church. There will be a parish rosary service at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. John Catholic Church or St. John Catholic School. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com