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Gerald H Kaler

Birth	:	18 Jan 1935 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 2014 Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1469002, -93.2936020
Description	:	Gerald Kaler, age 79, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was born on January 18, 1935 in Mason City, Iowa to the late Helen (Christian) and Harry Kaler. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1953 and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in law. He had many different business ventures during his lifetime. He was in the trucking business with his father at Kaler Freight lines and was the company attorney for the business in Mason City. He owned a putt-putt golf course,... Read More	Gerald Kaler, age 79, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at Aspirus Wausau Hospital Thursday, March 13, 2014. He was born on January 18, 1935 in Mason City, Iowa to the late Helen (Christian) and Harry Kaler. He attended and graduated from Mason City High School in 1953 and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in law. He had many different business ventures during his lifetime. He was in the trucking business with his father at Kaler Freight lines and was the company attorney for the business in Mason City. He owned a putt-putt golf course, was a pilot, owned and operated pizza and chicken restaurants across the country including his greatest accomplishment of launching Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken and Catering in 1966, which he proudly ran as an owner/operator until his passing. He was one of the original 10 franchises which he bought from Lee Cummings (Colonel Harlan Sander's nephew). He told many colorful stories of the early days with Lee and the Colonel. He was known in the Wausau area as "The Chicken Man" or "The General", as he bore a striking resemblance to Colonel Sanders that so many people commented on. Gerald is survived by his Life Partner of 25 years, Cynthia Ecklund; son, Daniel (Sheryl) Kaler of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Son Michael Kaler of Faribault, Minnesota; Son, Paul (Sarah) Kaler of O'Fallon, Missouri; Stepson Samuel (Christina) Ecklund of Wausau; five grandchildren, David Kaler, Gabriel Kaler, Leah Kaler, Jonah Kaler, and Mason Ecklund; two Great Grandchildren; and the mothers of his children Gerry Brower and Sally Ward. He is also survived by his sister, Ruby Lawler of Tyler, Texas; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Brainard Funeral Home Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Ct, Weston, WI. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until the time of services at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at 1:00 pm on Friday March 21, 2014 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 11495 265th Street in Mason City, IA with a luncheon to follow. Brainard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com Gerald will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him

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Where is Gerald H Kaler's memorial?
Gerald H Kaler's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA.
When did Gerald H Kaler death?
Gerald H Kaler death on 13 Mar 2014 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald H Kaler's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1469002
Longitude: -93.2936020

Family Members:

Parent

Harry O Kaler

(1908 - 1999)

Helen VeLora Christian Kaler

(1910 - 1999)

Spouse

Geraldine Lavon “Gerry” Brower

(1937 - 2022)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memorial Park Cemetery
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1469002, -93.2936020

2. Clear Lake Cemetery
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1422195, -93.3658295

3. IOOF Cemetery
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1336975, -93.2139130

4. Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1399994, -93.2067032

5. First Congregational UCC Columbarium
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1529720, -93.1990410

6. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1528900, -93.1980730

7. Forest Lawn Memorial Garden
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1403008, -93.4207993

8. Buddy Holly Crash Site
Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2203400, -93.3814100

9. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2419014, -93.3460999

10. Mount Vernon Cemetery
Mount Vernon Township, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0374985, -93.3181000

11. Clear Lake Township Cemetery
Ventura, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1234000, -93.4772000

12. Grant Center Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -93.4505997

13. Owens Grove Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0825005, -93.1144180

14. Chapel Hill Cemetery
Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2563324, -93.4394073

15. Brush Point Cemetery
Hanlontown, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2803001, -93.4085999

16. Manly Cemetery
Manly, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2905617, -93.1999969

17. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery
Manly, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2911110, -93.2013931

18. Bohemian Cemetery
Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2522011, -93.1252975

19. Oakwood Cemetery
Plymouth, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538986, -93.1252975

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1300011, -93.5168991

21. Rock Falls Cemetery
Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2122192, -93.0858307

22. Elim Cemetery
Fertile, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2705994, -93.4621964

23. Ellington Prairie Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -93.5357971

24. Freddie Hensel Burial Site
Plymouth Junction, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2827034, -93.1317902