- Date Of Birth: January 3, 1951
- Date Of Death: September 4, 2020
- State: Illinois
James Joseph “J.J.” “Jimmy Joe” Kaiser, 69, of Alexander, IL died Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at his home.
He was born Jan. 3, 1951, in Jacksonville, the son of Francis J. and Dorothy E. Wallbaum Kaiser. He married Karen S. Schneider on Mar. 9, 1974, in Jacksonville and she survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Kari (Scott) Aken of Byron, and Amanda (Greg) Blackorby of Alexander; four grandchildren, Kye and Kole Aken, and Owen and Avery Blackorby; two brothers and one sister, Frank Joseph “F.J.” Kaiser of Alexander, Mike (Karol Brown) Kaiser of Winchester, and Dorothy Trutter of Alexander; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Mary Louise Cline.
Mr. Kaiser was a 1969 graduate of Routt High School in Jacksonville. He was baptized and confirmed at Church of the Visitation BVM in Alexander. He had worked for his brother’s company, Mike Kaiser Trucking in Alexander, and later for Coors Distributing in Jacksonville. He and Karen had also owned and operated JJ’s Bar in Alexander. Jim was a skilled carpenter, and enjoyed farming.
He had served as a volunteer with the Alexander Fire Department and was a member of the KC Hall. He enjoyed racing and NASCAR, camping and boating at Lake Jacksonville, bowling, and gardening. He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers and the New York Yankees. Jim had a contagious laugh, and he loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. “He was an amazing guy that would do anything for you and ask nothing in return.”
