Anne Maria Kaisler (Babe) age 100 went home to the Lord on August 24, 2017. Babe was born in Laramie on May 12, 1917 to John and Mabel Baillie. Babe was a lifelong resident of Laramie. Her family homesteaded on the Little Laramie River in 1868. After attending UW and earning a teaching degree, she taught school in several rural schools. Babe was married to Frank Kaisler from 1941 through his death in 1982.
Babe was the bookkeeper for the Collegian Dairy from 1960-1984, then she worked for the school district lunch program from 1984 -1993. Babe was a giving member of her community through St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Laramie Rebekah Lodge, Women of the Moose, Little Laramie Community Club, Laramie Mixed Club, American Business Women’s Association, Laramie Women’s Club, 4-H Leadership, the Wyoming Farm Bureau, and the Wyoming Democratic Election Committee. When Babe wasn’t working for her community, she was enjoying her large family, cooking meals, baking, playing cards with her friends, and “grandmothering.”
Her husband, Frank Kaisler and their three children, Stephen Kaisler, Mabel Schuman and Ethel McCauley, precede Babe in death.
Babe is survived by her children-in-law, Sherri Kaisler of Laramie, WY, Gerald Schuman of Cheyenne,WY, and Orris McCauley of Joplin, MO; her grandchildren, Ty and Rebecca Kaisler of Marshfield, MO, Todd and Darcy Kaisler of Savery, WY, Trevor and Linda Kaisler of Baggs, WY, Pal and Kara Brutsman of Casper, WY, William and Jodi Schuman of Nevada, IA, Matt and Liberty Boyer of Laramie,WY and Aaron Boyer of Springfield, MO; her 12 great-grand children; and her one great-great grand child.
Visitation will be held at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Matthews Cathedral on Thursday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. Internment will take place at Greenhill Cemetery. A reception will follow at The Odd Fellows Lodge, 431 S. 21st.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ivinson Home for Ladies or the Laramie Rebekah Lodge.
Babe was a very special lady. She will be missed
Babe was special to my dad, John Howard Baillie. We lived in Hanna and My dad asked Babe to stay with us (Rose, Betty, Dorothy, Mike and Pat) while Babe was teaching school in Hanna. Great memories, Mike Baillie
With our deepest sympathy Linda and Jean Croonberg
Sorry for the loss of such a great person here on earth and Babe will be even greater in the Heavens above. Babe will be missed but not forgotten. Babe was classy lady with great values and nurtured a great family.
My dear Aunt Babe. You were my second mom. I will forever remember all the fun times my family spent with you. Rest in peace with your family and friends. Thank Matt and family for all the loving care you gave through the years. I will forever love and miss you Aunt Babe. Love you Josie Small Leverett
I will always remember seeing Babe as a very kind person with a sweet smile or comment; sitting behind her desk at the Dairy. She was special to have shared such a long life with family and friends. My thoughts go out to the family and especially Matt Boyer for all his attention and care for Babe over the years. Babe will be dearly missed.
Drar Babe, A great friend to Gladys Hicks and they shared Birthday Celebrations when each was 100! Have pictures of Gladys' 100th in a back yard and BABE is there. She was an amazing pioneer in Laramie Valley! I know they are reunited in a continued heavenly friendship. A gracious contributor to Laramie....she will be missed. She had a ton of History in her head...and shared as she was able. Thank you, Babe, for you...for a century!. Ralph and Ann Hicks
You lived a long, health & happy life with a lot of people who loved you. You are back with your family now so rest it peace. Love you
Babe was one of my "moms", Steve, Mable, and Ethel were by brother and sisters. I will miss her dearly. Love, Marshall