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Duane R. Kaiser, 69, of Dubuque, passed away on September 4, 2018 at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital. Duane was born on October 2, 1948 in Dubuque, the son of Donald and Bertha (Hinderman) Kaiser. He graduated from Wahlert High School in 1966 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He married Ann Habeck on June 26, 1970 at the Church of the Nativity.
Duane worked at Dubuque John Deere Works for 32 years and was a member of the United Auto Works Local 94. After retirement he worked at New White Florist as a delivery driver.
He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and playing softball. He loved his grandchildren and spending time at their sporting events. Duane was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was always willing to lend a helping hand or engage in a good conversation.
Duane is survived by his wife Ann; his son Keith Kaiser, of Peosta; daughter-in-law Julie Kaiser-Hillary of Hazel Green, WI; grandchildren Gabby and Izzy Kaiser; and his sister Jean (Dave) Schmitt, of Dubuque; and brother-in-law Lance (Marlene) Habeck of Polver, WI. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kevin Kaiser, daughter-in-law Joy Kaiser, and his mother and father-in-law Ervin and Janet Habeck.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Stonehill Care Center, the Fifth Floor doctors and nursing staff at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital, and Dr. Herman and Dr. Cao for all their wonderful care and kindness they gave.
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John Myers
My memories of "Ike" go way back to when we were young kids. Being his friend meant the world to me. He was always the strongest and the tallest, and he would protect his friends from any bully attacks that might have arisen. We also went to Wahlert together, and we worked for the same company, at John Deere, and whenever I'd walked by his workplace he'd take time to talk, if he could. We played softball together for Inventory Control, we had a winning team, and when he hit a softball I always said it should have little red and green lights on it, because it always soared higher and farther than all the rest. Though I haven't seen him in recent years, I'm going to miss him dearly. God's blessings to his wife, Ann, and may God always bless his children. Their husband and father was a true gentlemen, a great friend, and an all around super guy. Rest in peace, my friend, you were loved by many...
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