Alfred Albert Kieser, 83, of Winsted

Alfred Albert Kieser, 83, of rural Winsted, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at his residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, March 21, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Winsted with the Rev. Paul Schumacher as the celebrant.
Honorary casket bearers were Karri Rohling and Shelly Kloos. Casket bearers were Steve Rohling, Tom Kieser, Duane Entinger, Lucas Kloos, Mark Gueningsman and Tony Gueningsman.
Interment with military rites followed the Mass at Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Alfred Albert Kieser was born June 24, 1931, in Winsted, the son of Martin and Katherine (Helmbrecht) Kieser.
Mr. Kieser honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany in the 10th Infantry Division beginning in 1952.
On June 24, 1974, he and Margaret E. Gueningsman were joined in holy marriage.
Mr. Kieser engaged in farming on the family homestead. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cutting wood, gardening, the outdoors, custom butchering, mushroom hunting, four-wheeling and farming. He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Winsted. He also belonged to The Catholic Order of Foresters and American Legion Post 407.
He is survived by a stepson, Mark (Nina) Boenish of Winsted; brothers and a sister, George Kieser, Martha Rohling, Leonard (Margaret) Kieser, Joe (Janice) Kieser, Donald (MaryAnne) Kieser and Jerry (Debbie) Kieser; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret E. Kieser in 2002; parents, Martin and Katherine Kieser; two sisters, Mary Entinger and Dorothy Entinger; sister-in-law, Helen Kieser; and brothers-in-law, Bill Rohling, Bud Entinger and Fred Entinger.
The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.chilsonfuneralhome.com.