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Oscar's Obituary - Missing Oscar Day 2

Julie and I have spent the last couple of days in a very numb and dazed state but are managing to keep pressing on through the strength the Lord gives us and from the support of our families and many of you. We wanted to pass along the funeral arrangements so everyone was aware.
Oscar's Obituary:
Oscar Graham Kaser went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16. Oscar fought a tough battle for all 29 days of his life in the NICU at Toledo Children's Hospital. While his time with us was short, Oscar is leaving behind a big impact on all of the lives he touched. Oscar had a chromosome abnormality, Trisomy 13, which caused many health complications. He will be deeply missed by his mother (Julie Kaser), father (Brian Kaser), and big brother (Theodore Kaser) as well as many other loving family members. The family would like to express their immense gratitude for the care and service provided to Oscar by the entire Toledo Hospital team. Calling hours will be held ‪on Thursday, December 21, from 5pm to 8pm at Reeb Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held ‪on Friday, December 22, at 11:30 am at Westgate Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the #OscarStrong fund at any KeyBank location.

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