Robert Leo Kistler

I've loved my Uncle Bob ever since I can remember. What a smart, kind, and gentle man. In my childhood, we would visit every few years or so. My earliest memory of Uncle Bob is of him "chewing" my ears, as he would call it - something this little girl welcomed, although pretending to run away from! "I'm gonna chew your ears", he would threaten (and deliver upon)! I welcomed the affection he gave. As an adult, I've appreciated the support and wisdom I've gained from conversations with him. ...

He was a sweet man. I graduated in 1988. I attended Pence Elementary and lived right across the street. One day we had show and tell and against my mother's wishes I brought a blown glass figurine to school. Long story short, it got broken. I cried and was so upset, worried my mom would be mad. Mr. Kistler, took that figurine. A few days later he called me to his office. He had meticulously glued the little sculpture back together for me. I was so surprised. Can you imagine how long...

Belinda, Bob, & Mark - I was sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have wonderful memories of childhood that include your whole family.....living next door, camping, many shared meals, New Year's eve parties and so much more. It's hard to lose a parent and you all have my sincere sympathy. I so appreciated Bob Sr and Mark attending Mom's service. I don't know if I can make arrangements to attend on Thursday, but know my thoughts will be with you on that day. Most sincerely....Sue

As a child, Bob and Dorothy were windows into worlds I never imagined. They broadened my horizons and put vision in my life. And lots of fun....and loving tolerance with the ways of children, teenagers, and college kids. God's peace be with all of you.

Uncle Bob was such a loving and giving person, I will miss him greatly. I am forever grateful to Uncle Bob and Aunt Dorothy, they welcomed me into the family as if I had always been there. I can think of no better example of how to live a life of service to your God, your country, your community and your family. All my love to Belinda, Mark, Bob and their spouses as they say good bye to their father and the grandchildren that meant so much to him.