JAMES-KISTLER-Obituary

JAMES A. KISTLER

Elyria, Ohio

Oct 12, 1936 – Jan 28, 2018 (Age 81)

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BORN
October 12, 1936
DIED
January 28, 2018
AGE
81
LOCATION
Elyria, Ohio

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81, loving husband of Valera (nee Iams); dear father of Michelle Cook (Keith) of Elyria, James D. Kistler (Kim) of Elyria, Rebecca Porter (Rick) of Elyria; grandfather of 10; brother to Jane McAnaney of Buffalo, NY, Joan MacMeans of Garfield Heights, and Jeri Buddenhagen of Independence. He was...

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Dear Kistler and extended family: The loss of Jim is hard to fathom. He was like a father to me. While growing up in the late 1970s, the Kistler family took me under their wing and helped guide me through some turbulent years. For this, I will be eternally grateful. Until I see you in glory Jim, I will remember you with love.

Alison and I send our sincerest wishes for peace & comfort

Dear Valera, Jim was a wonderful christian man. I truly admired him. May you find peace knowing he is with God. Love and Blessings Neil and Janice Tessmer

Dear Michelle and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sure that there are many happy and joyful memories that can be shared for the uplift of your spirit.Blessings,Lynn B.

It was my honor to know and work with Jim for almost two decades at National City. He was a true model of professionalism. More importantly, he was a kind, gentle and thoroughly decent man who was universally admired and respected. He was a wonderful man and I consider myself very fortunate to have know him. May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear of Jim Kistler's passing. I first met him in the 1960's. He was a man of great integrity and kindness. I am sure that anyone that met Jim became his friend. I will miss him and my prayers are with Valera and family. Rest in peace my friend.

I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Mr. Kistler ( Dad ) like I call him since 1977 when He welcomed me to his house together with his wife Valera ( Mom) and Shelly , Jim and Becky . As an exchange student . I would never forget all the talks that we had around their fire place and all the many times that he laughed of my weird jokes . I want to celebrate your life Dad, I don't want to be sad , but I cannot help it . You and Mom raised a beautiful family and I am proud and...

I worked with Mr. Kistler at NCB - such a kind, wonderful man. Heaven has gained another angel.