Richard L. Kaiser, 86, Milford, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015, at his residence.

He was born July 5, 1928 in Milford to Ezra and Lillian (Hartter) Kaiser. Richard graduated from Milford High School. May 7, 1950, he married Clara Graff.

Richard was a farmer and retired from Zimmer in 1998 after 30 years. He was also a member of Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his wife: Clara, Milford; three daughters: Ann (Wes) Bell, North Webster, Lynn (Phil) Garber, Goshen, Lisa Klingshirn, Fort Wayne; three sons: Greg (Paula) Kaiser, Milford, Brent (Cynthia) Kaiser, Syracuse, John (Connie) Kaiser, Winona Lake; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a sister: Pat Borkholder, New Paris.

He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Visitation will be held from 1:30-5 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2015 in the Mishler Funeral Home, 461 W. 900 N., Milford. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. in the funeral home. Pastor Josh Weiland and Pastor Jack Barthel will officiate. Burial will follow in the Milford Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Wawasee Community Bible Church.