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Manfred Kirste Obituary
Virginia Beach - On November 2, 2016, Fred received a call to landscape the Lord's garden and join his dad, Heinz. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lori; children, Trevor (wife, Colleen), Jordan (husband, Kyle), and Ella May; mother Liesa; brother Uwe (wife, Sally); grandchildren, Neil and Arianna; in-laws, Joe and Cordy Beasley; brother-in-law, JJ; sister-in-law, Annie (husband, Jeff); numerous nieces and nephews; extended family to include the Mahons, Grays, Johnsons, Rowlands, and Louis, as well as countless friends he thought of as family.
Fred enjoyed camping with family and friends, building huge bonfires, and working on machinery. A master of piddling, Fred could not keep still. He owned Living Color Landscapes and mentored Sean Stroud in his landscaping business. He will be remembered most for his ability to make people laugh by reaching into his barrel of "Fredisms."
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of 2 South Oncology at Sentara Virginia Beach General, especially Sai Gibson. Laurie Grygotis was instrumental in Fred's home care and will forever be appreciated and loved for her kindness.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 691 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Ella Kirste Donation Fund, through any Wells Fargo (Pungo Branch 1804 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA. 23456).
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com
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Lisa Venator Merchant
November 2, 2021
Just last week Manfred came to mind, just thinking of him and my brother, Tim, and all their antics. Not realizing it was coming up on his anniversary of his passing. Continued prayers for your family.
ella
December 15, 2017
i miss you dad
November 12, 2016
I was sad to hear about Fred passing . I have not seen Fred in 15 years . He was a good guy and I enjoyed the time we did share,
Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Ron Hughes
November 11, 2016
To the Kirste Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope the good memories will carry you through these tough times.
Lisa (Venator) Merchant
November 11, 2016
To the Kirste Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope memories of the good times will carry you through this tough time.
Lisa (Venator) Merchant
Debbie (Rick's sister) Davis
November 8, 2016
Lori and Family...... I am so shocked and saddened by your (our) sudden loss. Fred was 1 hellofa guy and will be missed by many. May God be with you and your family during this time of healing.
Debbie Brooks
November 8, 2016
Lori and Ella,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel through this journey. May God continue to give you strength and lighten your burden. You both are loved.
Debbie Brooks
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