William Kisch Obituary

William (Bill) Kisch, age 84, passed away peacefully December 12, 2013, surrounded by his loving and adoring family. He was born in West Bend, Iowa on July 3, 1929.

William was preceded in death by his parents William and Clara Kisch, his step-father Babe Hogan, and his brother Robert Hogan. He is survived by his sisters Donna Johnson and Marilyn Cannistra, his brother Gary Kisch, his daughters Marilyn Kisch, Pam Travnicek, Karen Varsolona, Renee Hamalainen, and Angela Riemer, 8 beloved grandchildren, and 8 cherished great grandchildren.

William joined the Navy in 1948 and began a military career that spanned 20 years and saw him stationed from Connecticut to Hawaii. After retiring from service in 1968 he earned his Master's degree in Education from the University of Iowa. He finished his second career teaching special education students in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He then moved to Colorado and volunteered in the Buena Vista education system before heading to Colorado Springs to be closer to family.

In Colorado Springs he became very involved at Memorial Hospital, volunteering in blood drives and training junior volunteers. He also enjoyed traveling North America to ski, gamble, and attend elder hostels to pursue his life-long love of learning.

But the most important love of his life was his family whom he deeply cherished. He leaves a legacy of love that his family will always treasure.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carol and Eileen with Pikes Peak Hospice.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Memorial Gardens, 3825 Airport Rd. in Colorado Springs, CO.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice in celebration of Bill Kisch, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906.