Kenneth Fredrick Kaiser, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville.

He was born on September 1, 1946 in Detroit, Mich., to the late Elmer and Ruth Kaiser. Ken was a proud graduate of Michigan State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He dedicated 26 years of his life as a Sales Representative with Batesville Casket Company, earning the respect and admiration of many within the funeral merchandise industry.

Ken was a member of Community Christ Lutheran Church in Cornelius, where he found both fellowship and purpose. Known for his kind spirit and warm heart, he cherished his family and his time with them.

In addition to his professional achievements, Ken had a passion for the great outdoors. He loved fishing, boating, and traveling, often spending weekends on the lake or working on his woodworking projects.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen Reynolds Kaiser.

Ken is survived by his loving daughters, Kimberlee Ward of Texas and Andrea Gulzow of Mooresville, N.C.; grandsons, Christian Manoleas and Hayden Gulzow; and sister-in-law, Coleen Hines and husband, Bill.

Services will be held and announced by the family at a later date.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Kaiser family. Condolences may be made to family at www.cavin-cook.com.