Kevin R. Kaiser, 58 of Springfield, MO, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2012 in his home. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Kevin was born on May 13, 1953 to Charles E. and Pattie Powell Kaiser. Kevin graduated from Glendale High School, class of 1971. He spent most of his marketing and sales career involved in Transportation Software and was well known throughout the United States and Canada in the Trucking and Transportation Industries. Kevin is survived by his wife, Barbara Lundy Kaiser; sister, Melinda Kaiser; stepson, Travis Carr and two granddaughters, Mikayla and Kamee. Services are under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with Reverend Suzy Lynch officiating. Private burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to C.A.R.E. (Castaway Animal Rescue Effort), P.O. Box 215, Aurora, MO 65605.