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Earl Kierstead Obituary
Earl (Joe) Kierstead passed away quietly at his home on September 9, 2009 after a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by those whom he loved most, his family. Born in Indiana, July 13, 1947, raised in Tennessee with his 3 brothers, Carl, Jerry, Mike, and sister, Patty, Joe moved to the San Antonio area after serving his country in Vietnam. He became a firefighter and later a paramedic for the SAFD, retiring in 1985. Serving his community continued as an enterprising San Antonio business man as owner of Alamo and Snow's Auto Title Services. He loved his communities of Atascosa and San Antonio and generously supported them as a member of many community organizations including ESD #5, Atascosa Rural Water Corp., 100 Club, SA Fire Fighters Motorcycle Club, and West Side Chamber of Commerce. Joe was a devoted family man, as a much loved husband of 25 years, to Lori, a loving father of 4 children, Tyler, Rudy, Melissa, and Paul, and a doting grandpa to Jennifer, Jeremy, Tiffani, Andrew, and Alyssa. He was also a beloved brother, brother-in-law, son, son-in-law, uncle, and cousin. Joe had a zest for life and lived a life filled with many joy-filled experiences. He pursued new adventures, many on his Harley with his son, Tyler, wife, Lori, and good friends. He was a supporter of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, rode with the U.S. Marshals' Posse and Palomino Patrol for a time, and even tried stock car racing. He had many interests and enjoyed gambling excursions, boating, fishing, hunting, and celebrating life. He was lucky in love and life. He will be missed by many.
SERVICES
Visitation will be held Friday, September 11, 2009 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service to begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral service will begin on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Mission Burial Park South. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the 100 Club for fallen firefighters' families P.O. Box 6741 San Antonio, TX 78209 and the American Cancer Society 8115 Datapoint Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229. For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. Arrangements with:
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Kierstead
Richard Baeza
September 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Yvonne Hernandez
September 14, 2009
Lori, Tyler & Family, I was very sadden to hear the news about your loss. Joe was a very kind and gentle soul. Always more than happy to give his time to everyone especially the kids.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Sylvester Vasquez
September 11, 2009
Lori, Tyler and Family, our deepest condolences. I had the pleasure and honor to spend some time with Joe in doing one of the many things he believed in, serving others, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Richard A. Miller The 100 Club of SA
September 11, 2009
On behalf of The 100 Club of San Antonio - Thank you Joe, for your dedicated service to our fallen Police Officers and Firefighters. Our hearts and prayers are with Lori and your family.
Pete Velasquez
September 11, 2009
My deepest sympathy's, I had the pleasure of knowing Joe for many years as a firefighter and businessman, he was a great person who was always ready to go out of his way to help anyone. He will be sorely missed and remembered fondly.
Florell Guerra
September 11, 2009
Lori, Tyler and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this tragic time. Joe was a wonderful man, he enjoyed his life and family so much. He was inspiring. He will be sorely missed. Please let us know if we can help in any way. We are here for all of you.
With love and prayers,
Florell, Roland, Ashley, Chance and Sami Guerra
Terri Solis
September 11, 2009
To Joe's family, he will be greatly missed. Our community has lost a great humanitarian. It was an honor to have known Joe. God Bless.
CARLOS,GRACE AND KEDS HERNANDEZ
September 11, 2009
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
WE THANK YOU JOE FOR NOT ONLY BEING A GREAT FRIEND BUT FOR HAVING SUCH A BIG HEART AND BEING THERE FOR US ALWAYS. YOU WILL BE MISSED!
LORI WE ARE HERE FOR YOU'LL AS HE WAS THERE FOR US.
September 11, 2009
Melissa, Jenna, Jeremy and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to you in this difficult time..he loved you very much and will live in your hearts forever..may he rest in peace. Love Diana and Irma
Anthony (Tony T.) Tinti
September 11, 2009
My deepest condolences are with you Melissa and your family. Your dad was an awesome man. May he rest in peace. A
Diana Pena
September 11, 2009
Lori, Tyler and Family,
We have lost a great friend and neighbor and he will be greatly missed. We are here if you need anything at all.
-Love The Peña's
Greg Collins
September 11, 2009
To Lori, Tyler and the Family,
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy & Greg
Alonzo Aguilar
September 11, 2009
To Mom, Buddy, Jenna, Tyler, And Lori i am so sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. He is a great man and someone i would strive to be like. He is someone i will always look up to. My deepest simpathys are with you if there is anything i can do to help please don't hesitate to ask.
Diana Vera
September 11, 2009
To Rudy and Celeste and family, I send you my deepest condolences and My prayers are with you through this diifucult time. May God Bless you and give you strength.
September 10, 2009
Lori, Tyler and Family
I only saw Joe a handful of times, and will remember him as a friendly man. The loss of a loved one is hard and I don't think there are any words to help you with your pain. You are in our thoughts.
Don and Mary Becker
Javier Vargas
September 10, 2009
Joe will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carl and Judy Wentrcek
September 10, 2009
To Lori, Tyler and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Joe. He will be dearly missed by everyone. He was such a thoughtful person. We will be praying for you.
Ron and Penny Kierstead
September 10, 2009
Lori, Tyler, Rudi, Melissa, and Paul, We are truly sorry for the loss of a great man. He was an inspiration to me and a pleasure to know and be related to. I will miss my uncle. Our pray's are with you all in these trobled times. My God be with each one of you and help you through your loss. If you need anything please fell free to call, I am here to help if needed. We love you all and will see you someday.
Jesse Bernal
September 10, 2009
To Lori and the Family,
I know words are a bit hollow right now, but i offer my deepest condolances. He was a big and strong man with an even bigger heart. I offer my prayers for him and all of you. I hope you can find comfort in that he will not suffer anymore.
Val Shannon
September 10, 2009
I will miss Joe very much. His sincere friendship, kindness & professionalism are rare qualities in people nowdays.
Donna Voigt
September 10, 2009
Lori, So Sorry to hear about loss. It still seems like yesterday when i worked for Joe. Very good man , always had a smile on his face. my God be with you and all the Family through this difficult time. My Prayers will be there for you. Take Care
Molly Bartel
September 10, 2009
My prayers are with you Lori, Tyler and all Joe's family. Joe has touched so many with his kindness and love, he will be greatly missed. I love you Lori, call me if you need anything.
Connie Almquist
September 10, 2009
My condolences to the family my prayer"s and thoughts are with you. He was indeed a good person always in good spirts and very strong man. Connie Almquist ( Frist National Bank)
September 10, 2009
Everyone at Cruz Income Tax, Monica, Robert, Mary and the Cruz Family next door to Alamo Tittle would like to express our deepest sympathy for Melissa and Joe's Family. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and would like to say that Joe was as great man with a big heart and cared about his community. He is definitely one of a kind and will be missed greatly. We had the utmost respect for Mr. Kierstead. (san Antonio, Tx.)
Mary Roberts
September 10, 2009
Lori, Tyler and family,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Joe will be dearly missed. He was an incredible man with a heart of gold. His generosity and love for his community was like none other.
Brenda Banis-Law
September 10, 2009
Lori, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Joe will always be remembered as a kind person who had integrity and was admired by many. Brenda Banis Law (Floresville, Tx)
Richard Binkley
September 10, 2009
Rest in peace Uncle Joe.
George Binkley
September 10, 2009
I am so sorry to hear this. I know Joe will be missed by many. My condolances to Lori and family and they will be in my prayers.
September 10, 2009
Lori Tyler I sure was sorry to hear of Joe's passing.He wll be missed by all that knew him. I can't come but I will be thinking of you an when you get settled a little bit give me a call. Tell the other children I'm sorry too.Remember time & prayer heals all things. Love you Paulette Kierstead
Rodney & Mindy Halbardier
September 10, 2009
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cris & Cathy Murray
September 10, 2009
Sorry to hear that he's gone. I know the loss will be great. As my uncle who'd do anything and was always enjoying life to the fullest, he was my role model. Let us know if we can help with anything.
Rick &Veronica Martinez
September 10, 2009
We will miss Joe dearly he was such a great man and a one of a kind friend.
We are here if there is anything you need.
Barrie & Jeanette Dowlearn
September 10, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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