Mary Ann Kaiser

May 24, 1939 ~ January 15, 2019
She was born May 24, 1939, in Osage Bend, the daughter of the late Leo J. and Regina E. (Bode) Bisges.
She was united in marriage to John Gerald Kaiser in Osage Bend, on June 3, 1961. Gerald preceded her in death on May 2, 2018.
Mary Ann worked at the family’s general store in Osage Bend as a youngster and then worked for the State of Missouri. After her children were born, she worked selling Tupperware which allowed her to stay home with them during the days. Mary Ann eventually worked for Miller Associates in Columbia where she retired as vice president and co-owner.
She was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend, St. Patrick Catholic Church in Laurie, and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia.
Mary Ann was actively involved in 4-H as a youth member and then served as an adult leader for many years. She participated in bowling leagues, enjoyed fishing and hunting with Gerald, and spending time with her family and friends. She volunteered with the Fire Flies Auxiliary for the Northwest Fire Protection District of Camden County serving as president, vice president, and treasurer. She was a member of the Elks Lodge, and also served as a volunteer tax preparer for senior citizens through AARP.
Survivors include three daughters, Lynn (Steve) Proctor, Harrisburg; Lisa (Greg) Merideth, O’Fallon; Leigh Ann Cunningham, Columbia; one son, Larry Kaiser, Columbia; six grandchildren, Stefanie (Rustin) Smiley, Mallory (Seth) Clatterbuck, Alex Merideth, Melissa (Justin) Tichy, Aimee Merideth, Christina Cotton; eight great-grandchildren, Rylan Smiley, Rowan Smiley, Rhett Clatterbuck, Beckett Clatterbuck,Jackson Tichy, Charles Tichy, Madelyn Shepherd, Weston Cotton; and three siblings, Leroy (Annie) Bisges, Wardsville; Loretta Fitzpatrick, Jefferson City; and Bernadine (Richard) Klebba, Osage Bend.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gerald; a grandson, Jonathon Cunningham; and an infant sister, Jean Marie Bisges.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 4:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend with the Rev. Chris Cordes officiating and Deacon Fred Schmitz assisting.
Burial will be in St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church, 12025 Route W, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or St Thomas the Apostle Church, PO Box 146, St. Thomas, MO 65076.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
To the family of Mary Ann Kaiser , Lots of good memories over the years when we went out to Osage Bend .to visit Larry ,Loretta ,Gina & Mary Kay . Now your Mom is in her new home celebrating with your dad & a lot of other loved one good before . May she rest in peace . God Bless . Love & Prayers Lucille Brune ( Lou )
I have so many fun memories bowling, boating, gambling, dancing and playing cards. My heart goes out to you the family. Just remember all the good times and that will help you though Betty Shoe
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, Lisa during this difficult time! The Maryville SOE community is thinking of you!
Remembering your family in prayer. With deepest sympathy, Cheryl Compton
We have some good memories with Mary Ann, going to Branson for a few days and out to eat. We will miss her. Our prayers are with Mary Ann’s family. Leo & Jan Klamerus
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Eric and Frances Tichy