Johanna Kayser, 86, of West Hartford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at UConn Medical Center, Farmington.

Johanna was born August 5, 1935 in Karlsruhe, Germany. She had been a lifeguard and seamstress in Germany. Johanna also worked at Aetna Life & Casualty for many years. Johanna was the beloved wife of the late Gunther Kayser, who passed in 2020. They were married for 63 years.

Johanna was a longtime member of Bethany Lutheran Church in West Hartford. She was known for her kindness and intense love of her family and friends. She was happiest in her garden surrounded by flowers and nature.

Johanna is survived by her sister Sigrid Wagner of Karlsruhe, Germany; a daughter, Virginia Landers of Tucson, AZ; a son, Peter Kayser of West Hartford, CT; three grandchildren, Steven Landers of Yorkville, IL, Robert Landers of Colorado Springs, CO, and Allison Blank of Peoria, AZ. She also leaves behind three great grandchildren, Olivia and Brayden Landers of Yorkville, IL and Maisy Blank of Peoria, AZ.

A memorial service and burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johanna’s memory may be made to South Park Inn, 75 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.