Marie Kaiser, 88, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 6:59 PM at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.

She was born on Jan. 24, 1931, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Walter and Nellie (Underwood) Thompson. On Dec. 5, 1948, Marie married Lewis E. Kaiser and he preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1999.

Marie formerly worked as a cook for the Upper Scioto Valley Schools for several years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Alger. Marie was a Blue Star Mother of three.

She is survived by three sons: Kenneth Kaiser of Clarksville, TN, Rodney (Carol) Kaiser of Bradford, OH and Dwaine (Kathleen) Kaiser of Brighton, MI; a daughter, Cheryl Lowe of Lima; 15 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren; and two sisters: Jean Miller of Ada and Doris Conley of Forest.

Marie was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Thompson.

Funeral services were July 16 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating.  Burial was in Auglaize Cemetery, Harrod. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam County Hospice and/or the American Cancer Society.