The World will miss its #1 Caretaker Magdaline Mary (nee Kaiser) Keppler, who died on Oct. 23, 2021.
Devoted and loving wife to George Keppler Jr. (deceased March 2021) for 65 years. Loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandma to seven children, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. “Favorite Aunt” to many nieces and nephews.
Many others called her their “second mom” or “Mumsy” because of her Divine Gifts to create loving environments, listen, care, fix problems, make the most out of any situation, keep things simple and give direct and constructive feedback on how to be a good marital partner, mother and strong woman.
Magdaline was born March 13, 1940, grew up in Akron and married George at 16 years of age. She learned her amazing cooking, baking and dancing (polka and waltz) skills working at the German – American Club.
She worked hand-in-hand with George to provide a loving home full of cultural and holiday traditions, and to provide the best opportunities in life possible for their family.
Magdaline had the uncanny (God-given) ability to work with limited resources and make the most of it. She could create the best three-course meal you ever ate with what seemed to be only a bag of flour, sugar and a few spices. Her specialty was Hungarian Goulash, Paprikash, German Strudel, schnitzel and soups that would make any problem disappear.
If that weren’t enough, she could make a dessert out of an apple, plumb, cherry, walnut or poppyseed that you couldn’t resist no matter how full you were.
Magdaline lived most of her life in Chester Township, raising her family, being involved in West Geauga Schools (room “mom”) and helping her community. As if raising her children was not enough, she worked at the Metzenbaum Center for Developmentally Disabled people as a house “mom” and as a seamstress sewing and repairing donated clothes for dignified re-use by the residences.
Her best quality, however, was her ability to sooth and love. “Grandma’s Hands” could calm any infant, her caring nature could soften any heart and her door and kitchen were open to all to make the world’s problems disappear. Love you, Mom!
Magdaline is survived by her children, Magdaline (Sam) Thomas, George (Heidi), Mary Katherine (Wayne) Chmielewski, Rose (Gerard) Blaszczak, Mike (Lisa), Barb (Brian) Wilcom and Robert (Kim); 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Aman; and brother Frank Kaiser.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George; parents, Peter and Mary Kaiser; and brothers Joe and Bob Kaiser.
Friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Oct. 29, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. (Masks encouraged).
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Oct. 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. (masks encouraged) and will be livestreamed at www.gattozziandson.com.
Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, in Chesterland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Magdaline’s name may be made to The Lake County Foster Adoptive Parent Association, c/o Lake County Job and Family Service, Attn: FAPA, 177 Main Street, Painesville, OH 44077.
Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
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