Hubert Kaiser

Hubert Kaiser, 86, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Oct 5, 2024. He was born in El Campo on March 13, 1938, to his parents Hugo Kaiser and Marcella Kana Kaiser. He attended school in El Campo and graduated from El Campo High School in 1957. He attended Wharton County Jr. College, then earned his teaching degree from Sam Houston State University, majoring in Industrial Arts and Technology. He married Mary Jane Motl on Aug. 14, 1961, in a beautiful ceremony at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo. His mindset was one of service, compassion, and mentorship. Hubert was fulfilled by teaching others and helping them realize their full potential. In 1960, Hubert began his teaching career at Austin Lamar Jr. High School. Hubert and his wife Mary Jane Kaiser continued teaching in Ganado from 1962-1964. He then taught architectural drafting, woodshop, and small motors classes at El Campo High School where he retired after 41 years of teaching in 2001. In all the years as an educator, he safely transported children as a bus driver to and from school each day, driving over one million miles without a single accident. He helped students fall in love with and start their industrial arts and architecture careers, sharing his passion and inherent creative talents. Each year, he was proud of his woodshop and small motors students who successfully competed at the UIL State Industrial Arts competition in Waco. Hubert was an amazing golfer and the 238th charter member at El Campo Country Club. He loved playing golf with his son, grandchildren, and friends. Again, sharing his talents, he took immense joy in coaching ECHS girls and boys junior varsity and varsity golf teams, leading them to victories at tournaments across Texas. Hubert was an outstanding baseball player and pitcher known for his famous knuckleball. In 1952, he and his El Campo Youth Baseball team took their winning record to the Babe Ruth World Series in Trenton, N.J. He continued as a pitcher, leading ECHS to UIL victories and making lifelong memories with his teammates. Hubert continued sharing his gifts as an El Campo Little League coach with his son and other children. Helping with and attending his grandchildren’s birthdays, athletic events and school performances enriched his life. He had a confident and gentle touch when providing guidance and helping others He was everyone’s friend. He had a love of cars and loved to work on cars, especially his 1951 two-door hard-top Chevy. He and his father, Hugo, built the garage together at their home across from ECHS on West Norris. As a high school student, he was known for his spirited muffler-barreling, rubber-burning departures from the ECHS parking lot at the end of each school day. As a father, he led family camping adventures with other families in the El Campo area who shared this pursuit of recreational enjoyment. In 1978, he designed and built the Kaiser family home with his wife, son, and close friends. He delivered incredible joy to his son and his friends by creating backyard forts, tree houses, and the “glide ride.” Hubert loved to fish and go floundering from Palacios to Schicke Point to Rockport; if there was an opportunity to go, he was ready to go. Hubert was an active member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and a former St. Philip Catholic School Board member. He was also a proud Knights of Columbus Council 2940 member; KJZT member; and active contributor to countless non-profit charities and committees. Hubert made incredible community contributions leaving a legacy across El Campo. Beginning in the late 1960s, he and his wife were instrumental in transforming Holy Cross Memorial Park Cemetery into the incredible fulfilling experience that our community celebrates each time they honor their loved ones, including paving the way for the Committal Chapel where his graveside services will be held. Other highlights included: the creation of Friendship Park; the establishment of the Keep El Campo Beautiful Board and “Bees” with his wife, including the complete makeover of Evans Park; planning for the Zlotnik Legacy Baseball Park & Playgrounds; the new El Campo Middle School; the Northside Boys & Girls Club and Senior Heritage Center where he led fundraisers and volunteered, including bringing happiness to senior citizens by calling Bingo with Patty Jenson for over 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Robert Motl. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Jane; son, Michael Brent; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Michael and Nathaniel Kaiser; his brother, Marvin Kaiser (Lorna); sister, Renee Beery (Alan) and sister-in-law, Peggy Motl. Visitation will be held at Triska Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Services will be at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 17 where visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m., followed by a Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Bishop Gary Janak officiating. His rite of burial and committal will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park Committal Chapel. After graveside services, the Catholic Daughters will host a reception for Hubert’s family and friends at the El Campo Knights of Columbus Hall. Serving pallbearers: his son, Brent; grandsons Michael and Nathaniel; brother, Marvin Kaiser; brother-in-law, Alan Beery; Delbur Swanson; Kenny Goff and Jim Baros. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested all donations be made to the El Campo Holy Cross Memorial Park Legacy Fund. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681

Hubert Kaiser

March 13, 1938 - October 5, 2024

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