Arthur Joseph “Joe” Kaiser, 86  of Advance, died on on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.

Born on Aug. 7, 1931, in Dallas, Texas to William and Camille Kaiser he lived most of his life in New Jersey.  He graduated from Jesuit High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, La. Serving as a captain in the U.S. Army was an honor. He had more than three decades of experience in marketing communications with major corporations and agencies. For more than 18 years he worked in media relations and held management communications positions.  He founded and operated an eponymous marketing communications agency for 15 years. He was a passionate man who enjoyed helping others. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and founded the Foundations outpatient recovery program which he recently was honored with an award.   His dedication and contributions while working for the Red Cross and Center Point were endless. As a friend of Bill W., he knew no stranger and opened his heart to everyone. He will be remembered for his soft demeanor and unselfish gift of never giving up on those he met. He was loving and proud of his daughter, Sharon Diionno, of Flanders, N.J.

Also surviving: his wife, Joan Wintemberg.

There will be a memorial service on Monday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4820 Kinnamon Road, Winston-Salem

Memorials: the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane Winston Salem,  27103.