Fr. Lawrence Herman Kaiser passed from this life on May 3, 2026, at the age of 88.
Fr. Kaiser was born on March 5, 1938, in Dearborn, Michigan, and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 6, 1964.
Fr. Kaiser served as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Dearborn (1999-2008); St. Albert the Great Parish, Dearborn Heights (1988-99); and St. Gerard Parish, Detroit (1973-88). He served as administrator of St. Edith Parish, Livonia (2010), and as vicar for the Old Dearborn Vicariate. Fr. Kaiser also served as parochial vicar for St. Mary of Redford Parish, Detroit (1971-73); St. Angela Parish, Roseville (1969-71); and Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Waterford (1964-69). Fr. Kaiser received senior status on July 1, 2008.
Fr. Kaiser was preceded in death by his parents, Herman J. Kaiser and Caroline A. (nee Buettner) Kaiser, and his siblings, Jack, Eugene, and Dale. He is survived by his sister Diane Fisher; his nephew Scott Fisher, his nieces Robyn Fisher and Sherri Burke, great-nieces, and his great-nephew. Condolences may be sent to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Attn: Randy Weaver, 22546 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48124.
A funeral Mass for Fr. Kaiser was celebrated Monday, May 10, at Sacred Heart Parish in Dearborn.
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