Jack Kayser Jr.

He was born in Munising and was a graduate of Wm. G Mather High School in 1974. He furthered his education at Michigan Technology University and then went onto the University of Michigan for his PhD in Civil Engineering. His passion for learning brought him to teach at Queensland University of Technology and then Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. He also conducted research at the University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Texas. In his later years, Jack was quite active as an instructor in Yoga, Qigong, and meditation at the Fayetteville Public Library. Jack’s lifetime motto was “Learn, Practice, Teach” with his deepest joy coming from helping those around him succeed.

He is survived by his sisters, Roxanne and Dave Wilcox (Vulcan) and Ronda and Jeff Karvinen (Menominee) and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jack Kayser and Katherine (Kay) Valenti and brother Max Kayser.

Per his wishes there will be no services.