Bertram A. Kaiser (Bert), 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2007. He was born November 11, 1915 in Fremont, to Emmanuel and Alice Kaiser.

Bert graduated from Central High School in Bellevue, in 1935. In 1962 he moved his family to Phoenix, AZ from Elyria.

He was a Tool and Die Maker/Machinist for many years and founded, along with his five sons, Trinity Machine and Grinding in 1979 in Phoenix, AZ. He served as president until the family decided to close the business in 1993.

He is survived by his five sons; Jim (Darlene), Jack (Helen), Tom (Sharron), Don (Myra) and Ron (Sally); 14 grandchildren, one of which, Christopher Lewis Kaiser still resides in Elyria; 15 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Dolores (Perkins); and three sisters.

A celebration of his life was held on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027.

Memorial contributions may be made to Freeway Baptist Church Deacons’ Benevolent Fund, 8501 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85021 or Hospice of the Valley, Surprise PCU, 14066 W. Waddell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85379.  Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary handled his arrangements.
 

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