We Remember

KISSER, Margarete

May 14, 1940 — August 31, 2026

Margarete Kisser went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning of August 31st, 2026. She was born in Neukirchen, Germany, on May 14, 1940, and was the youngest of eight children. When she was 13 years old, she moved to Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, with her mother, sister, and three brothers. Margarete professed her faith in the Lord at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Sudbury, Ontario, on April 10th, 1955.

Later, Margarete moved with her mother to Kelowna, British Columbia, where, in 1971, she met and married her husband, Helmut Kisser. Together the newlyweds moved to Valleyview, Alberta, where Helmut had a farm and three children from a previous marriage. While living in Valleyview, Alberta, they were blessed with four more children. In 1979, Helmut and Margarete sold the farm and moved back to Kelowna, British Columbia, to raise their four young children.

Margarete is survived by her children: Walter Kisser (Claudia), Manfred Kisser, Ruth Cochrane (Ron), Rosie Stuart (Brad); stepchildren: Heidi Raboud, Dennis Kisser (Linda), Cheril Walper; 8 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother, Berta Neumann; 6 brothers: Walter, Werner, Kurt, Ernest, Heinz, and Siegfried; sister, Hildegard; and husband of almost 50 years, Helmut.

Margarete was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and daughter. She loved her family very much and was always there for them. Her face would light up whenever she saw her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Rest peacefully.

Auf Wiedersehen, until we see you again.

Margarete’s family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Cottonwoods long-term care Driftwood Unit for taking such good care of her for the past four years and especially for helping her pass away peacefully and pain-free. You are all amazing!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC SPCA.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PDT), at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service; a recording will be made available to view in 3-5 days.

Interment will take place after the service at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Ave, Kelowna.

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Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PDT)

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Springfield Funeral Home

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The service for KISSER, Margarete is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PDT). Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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