Michael David "Mike" Kaiser, 62, of Franklin, IN passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born February 6, 1962 in Franklin, IN to Paul E. Kaiser and Margaret Anne (Demaree) Kaiser.  Mike married Sherry L. (Wilkinson) Kaiser on July 4, 1999 in Columbus, IN, she survives.

Mike was a 1980 graduate of Franklin Community High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America.

He owned and operated Test-Rite Systems & Mfg. in Franklin, IN from 1986 until his retirement in 2024.  Mike previously had worked at Dresslar Manufacturing in Bargersville.  He also was a lifelong farmer in Needham Township.

For twenty years, Mike designed and operated Mike Kaiser's Poor Farm Haunted Corn Maze at his farm east of Franklin.  He also had been a longtime member of the Needham Volunteer Fire Department.  Mike served as past president of the Hoosier State Tractor Pullers Association and dedicated many years to pulling with his tractor "LOWRIDER".

He was a loving, big-hearted individual always willing to help anyone in need.

Survivors include his wife Sherry L. (Wilkinson) Kaiser of Franklin, IN, his children Justin Kaiser (Sarah) of Franklin, IN, Sarah Lee of Indianapolis, IN and Anthony Farrow of Franklin, IN; grandchildren Easton Kaiser, Lane Kaiser, Dalton Kaiser, Wyatt Farrow, Everett Farrow, Kinsley Farrow, Roscoe Farrow, Aubrey Lee, Ava Lee and Jada Davis; and his sister Melissa Stewart (Thomas) of Franklin, IN.

His parents preceded him in death.

Pastor Dennis Patton will conduct a service on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com/obituary/michaelkaiser.

Friends may call Friday, November 22, 2024 from 10AM until service time at the mortuary.

Burial will be at Hurricane Cemetery in Franklin, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Donor Network, 3760 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46222 or at www.indianadonornetwork.org.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Information 317-738-0202.