Charles Heiser

RAMONA – Charles E. Heiser, age 88, passed away May 10, 2016, at Salem Home of Hillsboro.  He was born October 30, 1927, at his family home near Ramona, Kansas.  He was the fifth of six children born to John and Mary (Kleiber) Heiser.  He was a graduate of Ramona High School.  On September 1, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruth B. Skibbe, at Strassburg Baptist Church.  They made their home near Ramona, where he was a farmer and a stockman.  They were blessed with two sons, Don and Mark.  He was active in the Strassburg Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee, deacon, and taught Sunday School for many years.  He was preceded in death by his son Don; his parents; and siblings:  Harry Heiser, Kathryn Schimpf, Neva Heidebrecht and Leona Fessler.  He is lovingly survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Heiser of Ramona; a son, Mark Heiser and his wife Kathy of Ramona; granddaughters:  Stephanie Albrecht and her husband Kelly of Macedonia, Ohio; and Krista Donahue and her husband Andrew of Lincolnville; 2 great-granddaughters:  CheyLynn and Harper; and a brother John Heiser and his wife Lucille of Herington.  Visitation with family will be held from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 13, 2015, at Strassburg Baptist Church, Marion.  Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, at Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.  Memorial Funds have been established for Strassburg Baptist Church or Salem Home in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Online Condolences may be left at:  www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.