Kasper Frank Kautzman Obituary (1919

Kasper Frank Kautzman, 94, of Yakima, died suddenly due to a vehicle accident on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at his daughter's home. Kasper was born February 14, 1919 in Mandan, North Dakota to Peter and Anna (Hatzenbihler) Kautzman. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Carmen Marie Montreuil May 25, 1941. Kasper worked 50 years for Boise Cascade Corporation as a dry kiln operator. He retired in 1982. Kasper was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Agricultural Museum. He ate lunch every day at the Salvation Army. Kasper especially enjoyed his family, friends and woodworking. He liked to tinker, building things and helping people. His favorite piece of advice to those who were not as skilled as he was, 'Ya know a guy could'.He enjoyed his gardening-raising prized tomatoes and millions of cucumbers! He was a diehard Democrat. Kasper was always ready to help his family and friends. He will be loved forever. Survivors include his children, Gloria (Herb) Blisard, and Paul (Bambi) Kautzman, all of Yakima and Laura Kautzman of Anchorage, AK; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, a sister, Barbara DeBord of Moxee and a half-brother, Clarence (Mary) Kautzman of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Carmen Marie Kautzman, two brothers, Phillip and John Kautzman and a sister, Katherine Kautzman. At his request, there will be no services. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Senior Lunch Program, c/o Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 9907, Yakima, WA 98909.