William E. KISTNER

KISTNER - William E.
November 19th, 2021, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Joy F. (Vollbracht); devoted father of Bonnie A. Chmielowiec, William M. (Carol) Kistner, Michael J. (Elizabeth) Kistner, Kenneth J. (Deborah) Kistner and Mary Jo Kistner; loving grandfather of Jonathan (Debbie) Chmielowiec, Lauren J. Chmielowiec, William A. (Kendra) Kistner, Kate J. Kistner, Brittany A. Kistner, Alexandra J. (Josh) Rogan, Gabrielle M. Kistner, Holly E. Kistner, Rachel M. Kistner, Anna F. Kistner, John V. Millane, Ryan P. Millane, Joy M. Millane; cherished great-grandfather, Basia K. Chmielowiec, Frederyk Chmielowiec, Sadie Chmielowiec, Camilla M. Kistner, Eleanor J. Kistner, Leo M. Rogan, Nora A. Rogan; predeceased by one brother James C. (Margaret) Kistner and one sister Joan (Tom) Owen. Born in Buffalo during the depression, Mr. Kistner was an Amherst Central High School graduate. As a young entrepreneur, he began his pursuit of a career in precast concrete manufacturing at the age of 17. Mr. Kistner founded the Frontier Barrier Vault Co. in 1947 with his father, William G. (Florence nee Berger) Kistner. This company became Kistner Concrete Products, Inc. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as a company clerk during the Korean War, earning the rank of staff sergeant. One of his favorite pastimes was enjoying the company of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Kistner was a former member of Christ the King Parish's Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. A private Mass of Christian Burial and Interment will be celebrated with Mr. Kistner's beloved family. A Memorial Service will be arranged at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, 325 Walden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14211. Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2481 Kensington Ave., Amherst. Online condolences may be shared at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com