Rudolf W. Kaserman, Jr. "Sonny" November 30, 1933 May 3, 2013 Gorham - Rudolf W. Kaserman, ""Sonny"", 79, a long-time resident of Gorham, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 3, 2013. He was born in Portland on November 30, 1933 to Johanna (Meyer-Guntner) and Rudolf Kaserman, Sr. He grew up in Portland, graduating from Portland High School and later attended the University of Maine and Franklin Pierce College. Rudolf was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #716 and worked at Douglas Bros., Ltd. for over 20 years before retiring in 1995. Rudolf had an adept ability to make or fix anything, especially if it involved stainless steel. He enjoyed raising sheep and keeping bees on his property as well as making maple syrup and apple cider every year with his family. He always had a story or joke that he was willing to share. Rudolf was happiest when surrounded by his grandchildren. Rudolf was pre-deceased by his wife, Marilyn (Grant) Kaserman. He is survived by a sister, Rosalie Jackson, of Glendora, CA; brother, Fred Kaserman, and his wife, Margaret, of Falmouth; daughter, Joanna Mooney, and her husband, Mark, of Scarborough; son, Kevin Kaserman, and his wife, Denise, of Falmouth; daughter, Janine Kaserman, and her husband, Dean Mazziotti, of Portland; five grandchildren, Julia, Mason, Kyle, Aaron, and Johanna; as well as several nieces, nephews, and close friends. Friends and family are invited to a period of visitation on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at A.T. Hutchins, LLC, 660 Brighton Ave., Portland. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 10:00 am at Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland. To offer words of condolence and share memories with the family, please go to the obituaries section at www.athutchins.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rudolf's name to: Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 449 Stroudwater St. Westbrook, ME 04092