BARBARA KAESER

MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN BARBARA'S NAME TO: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 322 8TH AVENUE 16TH FLOOR NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK 10001 MEMORIAL VISITATION: SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023 1PM TO 3PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE: SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023 3PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME Barbara “Bobbie” Kaeser, 81, of Jefferson Twp., NJ., passed away peacefully in her sleep in her home of 59 years on Friday, February 3, 2023 after a long fight with Azheimer’s. She was born on February 26, 1941 in Newark, NJ to the late Genevieve (nee Yukniewicz) and the late Chester Orzechowski. At the age of 5, her family moved to Maplewood, NJ where she spent her childhood, graduated Columbia High School and enrolled and graduated from Beauty School. Starting her career in the beauty field, she met Lawrence Kaeser and married in 1962.Soon after, they wanted to move to the country and had a house built in the Lake Swannanoa section in Milton, NJ. and moved in 1964 to start raising their family which came fast and furious, first was Richard in 1963, then Lisa in 1964 and finally Gary in 1965. Barbara was very involved in the community as an officer of the PTA and Women’s Club. Also, she was a softball coach for the MRA, den mother for the Cub Scouts and captain of her bowling team. In 1977 Barbara returned to the work force as a hairdresser for a few local salons including having her own business and eventually landed at Styles in Motion. She enjoyed the work, many laughs, and friendships. Barbara was known for her cooking skills and especially for her Polish food. There were many family holidays, celebrations and menu items at her daughter’s deli and restaurant with the pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, and sauerkraut being a huge hit. Although “Babs” hasn’t made pierogies in about 15 years they are truly remembered by family members, former employees, business owners, and customers. Barbara also loved to knit, crochet, do needlepoint and work on 1000 piece puzzles. She was predeceased by her son Gary Kaeser and her brother Chet Orzechowski. Most dear to Barbara’s heart was family. She is survived by her children Richard Kaeser, and Lisa Kaeser; her brother Raymond Orzechowski and his wife Phyllis; her sister-in-law Phyllis; her nieces Christine Orzechowski, Lori Mason and Diane Orzechowski; and her nephews Dan Orzechowski and Raymond Orzechowski. Bobbi had a special relationship with all of her cousins and her best friend of 75 years, Carol Wagner, from hanging at the shore in their youth to enjoying Elvis, playing Bingo!! To Atlantic City, traveling, and especially poker with the Polacks. There are so many great memories of Bobbie enjoying gardening, acting silly, laughing, dancing, and even singing which came along later in life. Doctors, nursing staff, neighbors, friends and family could hear her with song… A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm with a prayer service at 3pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 074352 (for GPS use 1 Post Place). Memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s name to: Alzheimer’s Association of America, 322 8th Ave. 16th Floor, New York City, NY 10001. On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

BARBARA KAESER

February 26, 1941 - February 3, 2023