"Condolences to Konrad\'s family.I am sad;but also happy to hear that Konrad led his life as a priest to the end. I knew Konrad in Mill Hill London in about 1977.I was a fellow student in theology.We all had wonderful dreams for the future .I see he lived his dreams to some extent. I knew him as a gentle happy person.I have not spoken to him since then but only just came across his name May he rest in peace.Rev Dr Graham Bull New Zealand"
In loving memory of
Konrad Kaserer
Rev. Konrad Kaserer died Thursday, May 16, 2013 after complications from a heart attack. He was born as a twin on September 4, 1953 in a small village in the Italian Alps. He received a master's degree in theology at the Catholic Missionary Institute London and served as a missionary priest in the African rainforest in the former country of Zaire. There he met a Peace Corp volunteer, Dee Burgman, whom he married. After moving to Flagstaff, he earned a master's degree in counseling psychology from Northern Arizona University. During his time in Flagstaff, he worked in a community-based mental health organization and opened his own practice, Summit Counseling Services. He served as Spiritual Leader for Unity of Flagstaff for ten years. Konrad is survived by his two sons, Sam and Jake, his mother and eight brothers and sisters who reside in Holland, Austria, and Italy. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:00 pm at the Unity Church of Flagstaff at 6134 Black Bill Road, 6 miles northeast past the mall on Rt. 89, behind the Second Chance Animal Shelter. Carpooling to the service is encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Unity Church of Flagstaff, 6134 Black Bill Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Konrad's written mission statement for his life reads: "To honor my life and priestly vocation; to honor the Divine by living the divine life I came here to live; to express love, happiness, abundance, joy, peace, compassion; to be in communion with my beloved; to travel and experience the world as the beautiful garden that it is. I want others to be at least as successful as I am."
Tributes
"I\'ll be loving you forever my dear friend. Missing your physical presence. Giving thanks for the places in my Heart filled with your love and laughter. Thank you for Blessing my life Konrad..."
"Konrad, thank you for your loving friendship. My world is larger and brighter due in part to your influence. I will always think of your hiking prayers when I\'m on a trail."
"My Beloved, I loved you before I love you today And, I will love you again. The time returns. I see you everywhere. Love always, Hollace"
"Beste Luis. In het boekje met \'korte teksten\' die jij hebt gebundeld staat de volgende tekst van Oscar Wilde : \"Wat ons bittere beproevingen toeschijnen, zijn dikwijls verhulde zegeningen\". Met deze tekst wensen wij jou en je naasten veel sterkte toe bij het verlies van je broer Konrad. Groetjes van Nel en Joop. "
"Via het mailadres (ik heb geen computer)van mijn zoon wil ik graag mijn welgemeende condoleanties overbrengen. Heel veel sterkte, ook voor de verdere familie. Map de Kort-Van der Lely, vrijwilliger Prinsenhof Leidschendam"
"Beste luis, heel veel sterkte met het verlies van je geliefde broer Konrad. Ik wens je kracht en wijsheid. Hartelijke groet en tot ziens"
"Beste Luis, Als ik de foto van je broer zie, zie ik jou.... je tweelingbroer verliezen, wat moet dat ingrijpend zijn. Ik wens jou en je familie heel veel sterkte. Moge onderstaand gedicht je sterken en troosten. Liline You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he?ll come back or you can open your eyes and see all he?s left. Your heart can be empty because you can?t see him or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him only that he?s gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back? or you can do what he?d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. auteur onbekend "
"My deepest condolences to Sam and Jake in the loss of their Father who loved them so deeply, and to Konrad\'s Mother, Siblings, and extended family, and to all of Konrad\'s friends and colleagues and acquaintances. Konrad was a kind, gentle, and deeply spiritual man who affected in a loving and positive way the lives of all who came in contact with him. Konrad, you have left your essence and blessings with us. Thank you for your life of service and love."
"For me, the best way to describe Konrad\'s Earth Journey is through the \"Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi\" - Konrad literally personified every single word and concept in this Prayer. Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury,pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen Yes, that\'s our Konrad ... now, Born to Eternal Life. Assuring Us that \"All Is Well\". "
"I loved the stories Konrad told about his homeland, his family and his adventures. He always shared his big smile, hearty laughter and his time as he talked, listened and blessed those around him. I will always appreciate his words of encouragement and his caring nature. He loved God and shined with His love. I will miss him, and feel blessed to have known him."
"Beste Luis, Je hebt ons een beetje kennis laten maken met je broer Konrad via de brief die we gisteren in Prinsenhof kregen. Wat een groot gemis voor je. Jullie levens waren zo lang intens met elkaar verbonden; eerst kozen jullie dezelfde weg, en later ieder zijns weegs, in verbondenheid. Ik wens jou en je familie heel veel sterkte, maar ook vreugde om zoveel moois wat jullie van hem kregen en wat jullie met hem deelden. Mooie herinneringen blijven... Hartelijke groet, Anneke Bakkum"
"Konrad you touched my life deeply, as you have os many people. You will be sorly missed. I wish you well on your jorney. Namaste"
"Dearest Konrad, We know not, when our bodies shall cease here on Earth but your spirit, your soul shall remain forever a blessing on my journey. Fly freely brother, in joy and bliss your light shining in the celestial as it shown here. Thank You, for your service at Unity of Flagstaff. Blessings Rebecca and Mekayla "
"Dear Konrad, I never met you in real life, but through your brother Luis, who was my colleague and is a dear friend for more then 10 years now, I learned a lot about you and your life. May you rest in peace. Your wisdom will live on in Luis! "
"Beste luis heel veel sterkte met het verlies van je geliefde tweeling broer Konrad je hebt vast veel mooie momenten om aan terug te denken wat jullie samen hebben mee gemaakt.Sterkte en tot ziens.Gr Corry vanuit Schoorwijck"
"Konrad was a lovely man who knew me and my daughter. He was there for my friend, Steve, when he passed. You will be missed. I know the angels gave you a grand reception. I send love to your family."
"Vanuit Leidschendam - NL condoleren wij de familie en in het bijzonder zijn broer, (pastor) Luis, met het verlies van uw dierbare Konrad Kaserer. Heel veel liefde, warmte en sterkte gewenst. Cobi en Bert Greve-Pronk, bericht ontvangen via Schoorwijck "
"Dear Konrad, thanks for everthing you did for me. I will never forget you. Irmi with family"
"Wij kennen Konrad niet persoonlijk maar wij wensen Luis en familie veel sterkte bij het dragen van het verdriet. Een twinbrother is toch een deel van Luis. Henk en jan uit Bodrum."
"Lieve Luïs, Ik las net het verdrietige nieuws op mijn werkmail. Ik wens je heel veel sterkte met het dragen van dit zware verlies. Yvonne Muilwijk, WZH Prinsenhof"
"Konrad, I am so grateful for the many ways that you blessed me and my family and our Unity community. I have been singing the song all day that our Unity group sang in Italy in 2001.The words: I am one with the heart of the Mother. I am one with the heart of love. I am one with the heart of the Father. I am one with God. I also remember the metaphor that you used at several memorials about the ship passing out of view over the horizon, but it was just out of sight. And the way that you would ask us what we loved about a situation that we didn\'t really like. I will always remember your teachings, your compassion and your realness, and love you always. I am sure that you are missed by your family and extended family of all you have touched, and my prayers are with you all. "
"Our heart goes out to the Kaserer family. Konrad is loved by many.His life shines with the light of Christ. His joyful laugh and big smile,all enjoyed. He will be missed. Sincerely, Forsman Family"
"Wow, Konrad, I feel so blessed that Hollace brought you to Denver when she came to visit just a few short weeks ago. You shared such a positive, soothing message about eternal life with me which helped to heal my heart. You will surely continue to bless whomever your soul touches! Safe travels!"
"Luis en Brigit, gecondoleerd ook namens mij. Dat de Eeuwige je moed en kracht mag geven om te dragen. En ook: Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you\'re in our thoughts and hearts and in every prayer. Veel groeten, Marjan van Weerden"
"Beste Luis, wat moet het geweldig zijn geweest, opgroeien, studeren en leven met je tweelingbroer Konrad! En wat een prachtig mens was Konrad, weet ik uit wat je me over hem hebt verteld. Je zult hem missen maar hem ook altijd bij je weten. Luis veel sterkte! Ank."
"Thank You Konrad for share with us the love, light and grace that God expressed through your words and actions. May God bring comfort and peace to his wife, sons and his extended family from Unity of Flagstaff.. You\'ll be allways alive in our hearts, living, loving and shining Konrad... "
"Konrad, may the longtime sun shine upon you, all love surround you and the pure Light within you guide your way on. You are great! I learned so much from you. I have loved you before. I love you today and I will love you again! Namaste! Luis "
"I am so grateful for the time that I knew Konrad. Rumi said over 700 years ago:: Forget the nonsense categories of there and here. Race and nation and religion. Starting point and destination. You are soul and you are love, and that dear Konrad is what you were and always will be. Thank you for supporting \"Unity Friends\' in St. George and for being the beautiful presence of love that you are. . You lived your life\'s mission statement well. "
"?When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.? -Kahlil Gibran Our thoughts are with you. Brigit, Tobias and Sara Kaserer "
"dear brother Luis and other familymembers, I wish all of you a wonderfull memberance of Konrad and of what he was for you and for so many people. An inspiraring farewell-meeting, love and Light from Maria"
"Ik heb Konrad niet gekend, maar ik spreek mijn condoleance uit voor Louis en familie. Heel veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd. Met vriendelijke groet, Lidy van Veen, medewerkster Servicepunt WZH, Locatie Prinsenhof in Leidschendam, Holland. "
"I feel truly blessed for having had the pleasure of meeting you and the opportunity to spend time with you and will be forever grateful to you for introducing your very special friend Hollace to me and all my Unity friends in St. George. I am confident that all of us that hold you dear in our heart will feel your presence as we continue on our journey forward. "
"I had the great privilege to work with Konrad as a professional colleague and friend for ten years. A significant part of his professional vocation was to serve the most marginalized of the marginalized, sex offenders, primarily adults but, also, juveniles. He assisted several youth referred by The Guidance Center and was most helpful to their families and them. I think that his work was characterized by that rare blend of compassion and competence. If there was one most fond memory of Konrad that I can share was his love for his family, especially, his sons. He spoke often and lovingly of them. His second primary focus was his service as priest. There is an \"old\" Catholic saying \"Once a priest, always a priest.\" He took that commitment most seriously and lived it daily. My condolences to his sons and his extended family and friends. Louis L. Brousseau, LCSW Former Child and Family Services, Social Work Manager The Guidance Center"
"Dear Konrad, My Beloved. I am so grateful for the time we had. Know that your spirit is a living, loving, light-filled source for all of us. You are dearly loved and deeply missed. I look for you everywhere. Love always, Hollace"
"Today I am celebrating the LIFE of Konrad Kaserer, surely a life well lived, not simply mourning his death. Even in our sadness, the truth remains... We are immortal beings, Our oneness with those we love is a spiritual union, and it is eternal, because Life is immortal. Something in all of us believes in immortality. It is part of all great religions. In the words of the BHAGAVAD GITA, from ancient India: Never the spirit was born\' The spirit shall cease to be never. Never was time it was not: End and beginning are dreams. Birthless and deathless and changeless Remaineth the spirit forever; Death hath not touched IT at all, Dead though the house of it seems. Nay, but as one who layeth his worn-out robes away, And taking new ones sayeth, \"These will I wear today, So putteth by the spirit lightly the garb of flesh, And passeth to inherit a residence afresh. I\'m sure you see the metaphor being used here. The body is the clothing which our spirit wears in this time-space environment. And when our clothes are worn out and no longer serve their purpose we lay them aside and put on new one. This is what I know of Konrad and his devout belief in the on-going spirit. During my tenure at Center for Spiritual Living, Flagstaff, I was blessed to be able to look into the audience and feel his loving support. Rev. Dr. Robert H. Henderson "