Roger C. Kaisi

Roger C. Kaisi
Devoted Husband, Father and Grandpa
Roger C. Kaisi, 77, a lifelong resident of Rockford, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2009 in his home with his loving wife at his side, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born August 18, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Domonic and Helen (Ochiltree) Kaisi. Roger married Audri Bromley on June 23, 1951 at St. James Cathedral in Rockford. Roger was the captain of the football team at East High School and graduated in 1949. He received his degree in refrigeration in Chicago in 1957. Roger was a US Air Force Veteran during the Korean War having served four years as a Special Weapons Technician. He worked as a service technician for Wilson Electric Company for 26 years until retiring in 1993. Roger was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church and Plumbers amp; Pipefitters Union Local 23. He loved fishing, hunting, growing sunflowers, and going to Sarasota, Florida for many years, visiting his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, the Sisneys. Roger made many friends throughout his personal and professional life and was always willing to give his help to family and friends. Roger is survived by his wife, Audri, of 57 years; his daughters, Tamara (Dave) Henke and Terri Sue (Chuck) Clifton; grandsons, Charlie and Christopher Clifton and Eric Henke; sister, Charlotte Abruzzo; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dale and Shirlee Sisney and many nieces and nephews. Roger was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Betty Tunis and his brother, Kenneth Kaisi. The Funeral Mass will be offered by Fr. Anthony Pantyra at 10 A.M. on Friday, February 6, 2009 at St. Edward Catholic Church, 3004 11th Street, Rockford followed by entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9 A.M. until time of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Family and friends may extend condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfuneralhome.com.