Obituaries

June 17, 1943 to April 8, 2018

WINAMAC - Ralph V. Kiser, 74, of Star City, passed away at 11:14 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born June 17, 1943 in Wolcott, to the late Burley and Marie Grafton Kiser. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On May 11, 1963, he was married to Barbara Selle at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kewanna, by Father Matthew Drennan. She survives.

Also surviving are: 
Greg (Jackie) Kiser, Son 
Jackie (Rick) Petrie, Daughter 
Jennifer Johansen, Daughter 
Katie (Chad) Burton, Daughter 
Grandchildren Emma (fiance Eric Myers) Kiser, Austin (Megan) Kiser-Petrie, Ellie Kiser, Autumn (Josh) Schoeff, Mitchell (fiance Jackie Gonzalez) Petrie, Tanner Johansen, Tucker Johansen, Truman Johansen, Conner Burton, Hillary Burton and Liam Burton. Great-grandchildren Maren Taylor Schoeff, Tidus Myers, Emma Myers and Julissa Marin. 
Dolly Miller, Sister 
Ruth (Richard) Wentz, Sister 
Rex (Bonnie) Kiser, Brother 
Nancy (George) Bechtel, Sister 
Francis Kiser, Sister-in-law 
Judy Kiser, Sister-in-law 
Mary (Bob) Short, Sister-in-law 
Ellen Hargis-Miller, Sister-in-law 
Dick (Marti) Selle, Brother-in-law 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Lee (Merlene) Kiser, Brother 
Dean (Evelyn) Kiser, Brother 
Bob (Flora Mae) Kiser, Brother 
Chet (Lois) Kiser, Brother 
Nellie (Truman) Baker, Sister 
Merle Kiser, Brother 
Harold (Sheri) Kiser, Brother 
Paul Kiser, Brother 
Betty Hamman Selle Frazie, Mother-in-law 
Bill Selle, Father-in-law 
Herbert & Goldie Hamman, Grandparents-in-law 

Mr. Kiser worked at Wilson Foods in Logansport, for 26 years and was the former secretary/treasurer of the UFCW. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac and the Star City Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and mushroom hunting as well as coaching his son's little league team and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor, and friend. He battled and beat cancer numerous times beginning in 1992 and was an inspiration to all. He fought hard for his family; his love and determination never went unnoticed by those who knew him.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 12, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. A scriptural wake service will be at 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 13, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Star City Volunteer Fire Department or The Children's TherAplay Foundation, Inc.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com