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Dr. Charles Marion Kistler
June 22, 1927 - January 18, 2013
Raleigh
Dr. Charles Marion Kistler, 85, of Raleigh, died peacefully Friday, January 18, 2013 at his home in Raleigh.
Dr. Kistler was born June 22, 1927 in the ranch house, in Larimer County, Colorado to the late George L. Kistler and Marian R. Clark. On his seventeenth birthday he was inducted into the Navy V-12 program and sent to Marquette University for pre-dental studies. WWII ended and he entered dental school in what is now called the University of Missouri, School of Dentistry at Kansas City. He opened his first dental office in 1949 in Raleigh. The "Doctor Draft law" called him into service for another two years during the Korean War as part of the Naval Dental Corps. He returned to his private practice in Raleigh until he retired in 1997. Dr. Kistler's main loves were his family, church, dentistry and golf. Dr. Kistler was a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd where he served on the Vestry, and as Junior Warden. He served as president of the Raleigh Dental Society, was a long time member of MacGregor Downs Country Club, played baritone with the Little German Band, danced with Club 17, and was a 40 year member of the West Raleigh Rotary Club.
Dr. Kistler was preceded in death by his son, Charles Kistler II, and is survived by his wife of 64 years, JoAnn Swetnam Kistler; four daughters, Barbara Oates (Tommy), Janice King (Garland), Leslie Hagarty, and Mary Bea Kolbe (Kent); 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The visitation and memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2013. The visitation will be from 1:30 – 2:30 with the memorial service immediately following at 3:00 pm. Both will be held at The Church of The Good Shepherd, 125 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Dr. Kistler requested in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or The Church of The Good Shepherd.
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When I Must Leave You
When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you through the years
But start out bravely with a gallant smile
And for my sake and in my name
Live on and do all things the same
For not your loneliness as on empty days
But fill each working hour in useful ways
Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer
And in turn I will comfort you
And hold you near
And never never be afraid to die
For I am waiting for you in the sky
Barry Kelley
January 28, 2013
I have many fond memories of being a patient of Dr. Kistler's for over 20 years. He was a very kind and funny man. He lived a wonderful life and will be greatly missed.
Elaine Reid Christopher
Atlanta, GA
January 27, 2013
Dr. Kistler was such a dear man. His passing makes me feel as though I had lost a good friend
Aurora (Woodburn) Gregory
January 26, 2013
Dr.Kistler was such a dear man! Always pleasant and professional with his patients. When he worked on one's teeth he had a gentle touch and manner that ingratiated him with his patients.
I felt bad when he retired due to health reasons. His passing makes me feel I have lost a good friend
With compassion and affection
Aurora (Woodburn) Gregory
Aurora Gregory
January 26, 2013
Barb, He gave us a lifetime, and we all love him. Go in peace. rd
January 26, 2013
My Dear JoAnn and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chuck was special - sharing his talents,kindness and Christian love
May God bless you in your time of great sorrow.
Ernestine Emerson
Ernestine Emerson
January 25, 2013
Good Shepherd won't be the same without this wonderful, dear man. We thought the world of him.
Love to you Joanne,
Bob and Janet Gilliam
January 25, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the Good Doctors passing. There are many very good memories form the past days of Dentistry in Raleigh town! Many times Doctor and Mrs Kistler and my parents partied and played Bridge together. As a Dental Hygienist and the daughter of a Dentist, I have many fond memories of our long friendship. I know how the loss feels since it was only a few years ago that I lost my own parents. Mrs. Kistler, my love, thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Melissa Perry Roe
January 25, 2013
Leslie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, lost my Mom 11-27-12. The empty feelings are filled with love & memories..God Bless you & yours.
Jim & Carol Boney
Brooksville,Ky.
January 24, 2013
JoAnn and the entire Kistler family - Please accept our deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers and please know that we share your grief.
Pat and Sherrill Styers
January 24, 2013
Kistler Family: I was so sorry to read of Dr. Kistler's passing. He was a remarkable man and a very fine dentist, and I thought the world of him!
May God, time, family, friends, and fond memories of Dr. Kistler guide your family through this difficult time! My love and prayers are with you all!
Susan Page
January 24, 2013
Dear Joanne and family, all the Campbells are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Kistler was a kind and generous man. This has been a sad year of loss for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Lib, Tom, Tommie Campbell and Lisa Rivers
January 23, 2013
Joanne
I remember many years with the two of you.The times we had a LJB party when you lived on Ridge Road.As you know I lost my Chuck to prostate cancer as well. Will be praying for you
Bonnie Anderson
January 23, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Dr Kistler's passing. Your entire family is in my thoughts
Chris Dameron
January 22, 2013
Leslie, So sorry to learn about your father. Tell your mother I am thinking about oher. hopefully I will be at the service, but one never knows!
Betty Griffin
January 22, 2013
Leslie, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Time heals the heart and memories never fade. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sammie Hannon
January 22, 2013
Dr. Kistler was a very special dentist. I remember his special way with his patients. He will be greatly missed. Jean Stainback Raleigh
January 22, 2013
JOANN MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND FAMILY. SO LONG SINCE WE HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO VISIT. MAY PEACE FIND YOUR HEART. LOVE, ROSE
ROSE STRAIT
January 22, 2013
Barbara, So sorry to see this today.Thinking about you, Nancy Scarborough Steffa
Nancy Steffa
January 22, 2013
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