Leslie "Les" Kaiser

Leslie “Les” Kaiser, Jr., 83 of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center, Kettering. Born on November 12, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leslie & Emma (Stahmer) Kaiser, Sr. Les was a retired pharmacist, having worked at Gary’s Pharmacy, Campbells Drug Store, Jim Banks in West Alexandria and Kmart in Eaton. A 1955 Hughes High School graduate in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1959 bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and 1960 University of Cincinnati School of Pharmacy. Former member of the Eaton Lions Club, water committee at Lakengren, and member of the Eaton United Church of Christ. He was a Cincinnati Reds and Bearcats basketball fan and was an avid fisherman. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife of 57 years: Julia M. Kaiser in 2018; Daughter: Pamela S. George in 2002; Brother: Robert Kaiser in 1997; Sister: Melva Kaiser in 2004. 

Survived by Son: Bruce A. Kaiser; Daughter & son-in-law: Melissa A. & Tim E. Blumenthal; Son-in-law: Steven D. George; Brother: Merl (Donna) Kaiser; Grandchildren: Andrew (Bailey) George, Leslie (Stephen) George-Ritchie, Blake (Kristen) Kaiser; great grandchildren: Landon George, Daisy George and Brantley Ritchie, Wyatt Ritchie and Marlie Kaiser; nieces, nephews and cousins.   

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main St., Eaton, OH and one hour prior to service at the church on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Eaton United Church of Christ, 113 W. Decatur St., Eaton, OH with Rev. Roger Stine officiating. Interment will be held in Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton.  

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are required to wear a facemask prior to entering the funeral home and church and practice social distancing. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Eaton United Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Guestbook at www.barnesfuneralhome.com