Vernon L. Kaiser, 69, died January 21, 2008, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born July 3, 1938 at Claflin, Kansas, the son of Fred L. and Mathilda Steiner Kaiser. He was owner and operator of Kaiser Insurance of Great Bend, he was also a machinist for Great Bend Industries and assistant manager of Buff's Car Wash. He was a lifetime Great Bend resident. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose, Great Bend. He was also a member of the Lake Barton Golf Club, where he had served on the Board of Directors. Vernon was also known for his craftsmanship and woodworking that he had shared with many family members and people of the community. Survivors include one son, Douglas Lee Kaiser and wife Michelle; one daughter, Lori Diane Crowther and husband Alan all of Great Bend, Kansas; stepfather, Virgil Stadelman of Hays, Kansas; two brothers, Ben Kaiser of Mesa, Arizona and Ken Kaiser of Whittier, California; two sisters, JaNelda Butler of Wichita, Kansas and Laveda Heider of Harrisonville, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Cody Crowther, Alexis Crowther, Christopher Kaiser, Kyle Kaiser, Brice Kaiser, Cal Kaiser and Allyson Kaiser; and many nieces and nephews. Vernon was preceded in death by his father, Fred L. Kaiser and his mother, Mathilda Steiner Kaiser Stadelman. A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Great Bend with Father Wesley Schawe officiating. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. Visitation will be on Friday, January 25, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Cancer Center or Hospice House of Hutchinson or Prince of Peace Parish in care of the funeral home.