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He was born April, 27 1926 in Stockton CA., the son of the late Margaret C. and Dr. Samuel S. Kistler and lived more than 50 years in West Boylston. He graduated from Worcester Academy, went on to graduate from Clark University and received his Masters degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he ended up as a professor of mechanical engineering for more than 40 years. During which he also consulted with numerous other engineering companies.
He was a member of the Worcester Torch club, the WPI rifle and pistol club, The Worcester rifle and pistol club and a life member of the NRA where he held a lifetime masters rating in pistol shooting. His summers were spent with his family either sailing the coast of New England and Nova Scotia, canoeing the lakes and streams of Maine or driving across the country to spend time with family in California. His interests also included forestry management, gunsmithing and collecting, hunting and fly fishing. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in West Boylston.
No service is planned and burial will be at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery in West Boylston in the spring. Donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. 02472. Arrangements are under the care of FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. To place an online condolence please visit
www.faybrothers.com
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Donald and Marcia Zwiep
December 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Joyce and sons. Walter was our friend and colleague for about fifty years. We will always miss him and remember him with great fondness.
John W. Fetherolf
December 19, 2008
Recalling with fondness my early association with our cousin Walter and his sister Liz, I send my deepest sympathy to his family.
December 16, 2008
Dear Joyce, Sam, Nate and Eric,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Todd and Marcia Roberts
W Walker
December 16, 2008
Dearest Kistler Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time of loss.
The Walker Family
formerly of West Boylston, MA
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