Bob Bob Kaeser

Bob Kaeser was born April 16, 1940 in Coulee City, WA and peacefully passed away on August 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Vicky, his three daughters Kerry, Barbara and Michelle, five grandchildren Ryan, Derek, Victoria, Ian and Bennett, and many loving family members and friends.

Bob spent most of his childhood in Seattle with his parents Harold and Betty and his five siblings: Mary (deceased), Johnny (Jerri), Annie (Hugh), Patti (Tracy), and Billy (deceased). He graduated from Franklin High School in 1958 before attending Washington State College, which changed to Washington State University while he was a student. Bob lettered in tennis at WSU and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He took a year off in the middle of college to serve in the Army National Reserves. Bob met Vicky during her freshman year at Washington State University and they were married on August 14, 1965, after she had graduated.

Bob and Vicky moved to Bellevue, where they have remained for almost 50 years and have been members of St. Louise Catholic Church parish. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters and for many years, he was outnumbered. Fortunately, the scales were balanced with sons-in-law, Chris (Barbara), Kam (Michelle), and "near" son-in-law Scott (Kerry). And then the scales tipped with four grandsons and one granddaughter. Bob loved his family dearly and was never happier than when it grew. He never stopped pestering for more grandchildren. Family was the most important thing to Bob and he could always be counted on to be there for them, as well as for friends and community.

Bob worked in the construction industry starting at the age of 15 and eventually operated his own company, Lakevue Construction, for over 35 years. He served as the President of the Utility Contractor Association of Washington (UCAW) in 1984 and was a long-time board member. Even after his retirement from Lakevue, Bob stayed active working on construction jobs as a consultant until shortly before his passing.

Besides his family, the love of Bob's life was fishing. He loved to go out fishing, crabbing, shrimping, whatever was open season. He shared his love of fishing and knowledge of the sea with his son-in-laws and grandsons. The "spoils" of his fishing adventures were shared and greatly enjoyed by family and friends, and his smoked salmon given at Christmas was a treasure that many hoarded.

To sum up his life, love and legacy would take more than mere printed words. He will be so greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA.org).