James Edward "Jim Ed" Kaiser, 61, of Eckerty, IN passed away on October 11, 2021 at Memorial Jasper Hospital.

He was born to Clarence James (Jim) and Doris (Snider) Kaiser on April 5, 1960 in Jasper, IN.

Jim Ed was dedicated to his family. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed studying astronomy.  Jim Ed was a member of the Wickliffe United Methodist Church, a member of the Masonic Lodge 432 at Newton Stewart and was also a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau.

He is preceded in death by his mother Doris Kaiser.

Jim Ed is survived by his father Clarence James Kaiser, sisters; Jackie (Dave) Heisterberg, Kathy (Bill) Stroube, and Milly Kaiser, his niece and nephews; Bryan (Deanna) Stroube, Samuel (Eda) Stroube, John Heisterberg, Clara (Paul) Acra, and his great nephews; Leo, Ellis and Everett Stroube and Colton Acra.

The family will have a graveside funeral service at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 14 at the Wickliffe Cemetery.  The funeral service was officiated by Pastor Doug Fenny with burial at Wickliffe Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of James Edward Kaiser to the Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC) Wickliffe United Methodist Church Fund, 4030 E. Goodman Ridge Road Box D, Marengo, IN 47140.

Online condolences may be made at www.denbo-dillmanfuneralhome.com

Denbo Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Edward Kaiser.