"We are so sorry for your loss. We did not know Dwight personally, but we do know his daughter Donnette, who is a sweetheart!! I was amazed as I read this obit. What a great legacy this man has left! Prayers have been going up all week as we mourn with you folks."
In loving memory of
Dwight Kistner
December 16, 2012
Dwight L. Kistner, age 74 , of 1254 Park Place, Quincy, went to be with his Savior, on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 8:35 pm in Blessing Hospital.
Dwight was born August 20, 1938 in Geneseo, Illinois, the son of Audray Russell and Mildred L. Haynes Kistner. He married Donna Cooper on November 29, 1959 in Kirksville, MO. This year they celebrated their 53rd anniversary. She survives.
He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, MO. From student teaching to retirement, he spent his entire teaching career with the Quincy Public School System. He was currently employed by Predmore Shuttle.
Dwight had a life long love of music, which he shared and encouraged with his children. He played trombone in the University of Missouri Marching Band and the Salvation Army Band. He was a member of Gideons International and was the longest member of the Quincy Camp of the Gideons, in which he served in many different capacities over the years, including president and chaplain. He was a Sunday school teacher for most of his adult life. He was currently a member of the Salvation Army, where he was a current member of the Corps Council at the Kroc Center. Over the years, he served on numerous church boards. Dwight was very involved in the Harmony Hill Youth Camp in Fulton, MO for forty years. It was one of his life's great passions. He also enjoyed traveling, painting, reading, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, Lynnette (Scott) Stallings of Greenwood, IN; Dwight Kistner, Jr. of Kimberling City, MO; Dwayne Kistner of Overland Park, KS; Donnette (Joey) Nelson of Ligonier, IN; David (Bobbi) Kistner of Olathe, KS; Deann (Cesar) Castro of Spring Hill, KS; twelve grandchildren: Matt (Alisa) Stallings of Ft. Wayne, IN; Steven (fiance' Natalie Marback) Stallings of Greenwood, IN; Megan, William, and Levi Nelson, all of Ligonier, IN; Andrew (Sadie) Kistner of Everett, WA; Kaitlyn, Jadyn and Landri Kistner, all of Olathe, KS; and Kilee, Jolee and Karlee Castro of Spring Hill, KS; his first great grandson due in March of 2013, Theodore Russell Kistner of Everett, WA; his sister, Joyce Bruner of Quincy; his brother-in-law, Donald Cooper of Kirksville, MO; a niece, Debbie Niederhauser; and nephews: Don, Danny and Doug Bruner.
Dwight was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: 11:00 am Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Salvation Army Kroc Church (405 Vermont St. Quincy, IL 62301) , with Paul Luhn officiating.
Burial: Quincy Memorial Park
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: Gideons International or Harmony Hill Youth Camp in Fulton, MO
www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"We can see the rich legacy that Dwight has left in his family. We are so thankful for the way that Donnette honors her father with the way she parents her children with her husband, Joey (Meagan, Will, and Levi). Our prayers of hope, love, peace, and joy are with you."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time. May Dwights life continue to be a inspiration to all."
"I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for you all during this time."
"Donna, I know he will be missed. I was shocked to hear of his promotion to glory. I will always remember his teaching and his jokes. May you rest in the Saviors arms. Know that you loved. I am praying for you and your family."
"Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and bless you."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Losing a parent is a challenge in life that is not easily overcome. ?The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord gives his people security? Psalms 29:11 ~Len and Carolyn Manley"
"My prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow. I grew up going to church with the Kistner family. They always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Rest in peace Bro.Dwight, we shall see you again walking on streets of gold."
"Donna, Lynnette, and family, I have many good memories of Dwight. I still well remember the morning following Lynnette's birth that he came to class at Kirksville and proceeded to pick up a piece of chalk and draw a picture of a clothes line with eight diapers attached. Then within each diaper he placed a letter from Lynnette's name until he had spelled out her name. What a great way of announcing the birth of your first child! He was obviously a great family man. May God be with all of you at this time."
"David, Bobbi, Kaitlyn, Jadyn and Landri, Very sorry for you all on the loss of your dad and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers go out to you hoping you can find comfort and peace knowing he is with the Lord."
"Donna, our deepest sympathy for your loss. All of our Prayers will remain for you and the family."
"Donna, I'm terribly sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I still have the note you wrote me and I want you to know I feel the same. "I love and appreciate you"."
"We send our love and prayers to you, Donna, and your family."
"We remember you these days with our love and prayers! May the Lord especially comfort you and be with you in your loss. We have many fond memories together which we cherish."
"Donna, we are so sorry to hear the news of Dwight's passing. We love you both so much and are praying for God's peace and comfort to surround you and your family. We have such wonderful memories of Dwight that we will cherish forever."
"sorry for your loss donna and family. prayers are being sent your way. god bless."
"Sorry for your families great loss. He will be missed by many of those whose lives he has touched. You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
"We are so sorry for your loss! Trust God will wrap His arms around you and hold you close to His heart. We will be praying for you."
"Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and the family. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
"So sorry, Donna, for your loss. Just about all that I ever learned about Algebra, Chemistry, and Mechanical Drawing I learned from your husband during my Sophomore year of high school. He will be missed."