Birth date: May 14, 1942 Death date: May 22, 2013
Richard H. “Dick” Kistner was born on May 14, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to Henry & Vera Ruth (Howden) Kistner. He died at his home in Warren, Oregon on May 22, 2013 at the age of 71. Richard attended and graduated from Roosevelt Hi Read Obituary
My father-in-law loved to spend time with family....family get-togethers were a big thing and full of laughter, jokes, tales of family history, tales of mischief, and just a blast to be at. I was blessed to have such a wonderful soul as my father-in-law.
I sat next to Dick and Terry at the last Roosevelt alumni lunch - Jubitz. He was very quiet but seemed to enjoy those get-togethers and attended several in the past few months. I remember noticing that he was quieter than usual, yet I teased him about his choice of "lunch". He was eating a hearty plate of bacon and eggs, washing it down with a glass of white wine. Taking his adventuresome lead in ordering what he really wanted regardless of the time of day, I ordered what I really had a hankering for - hot apple crisp. (It was delicious). Thank you for your originality Richard, and I hope you're enjoying yourself in heaven. Sure hope they haven't run out of breakfast foods for lunch up there.
Patti Van Riper Hillier, RHS Classmate
Dad had a heart of Gold, his door was open to all whome needed shelter, and his table always had an extra place for those who were hungry. He expected nothing less from us kids as we got older and I hope that we haven't disapointed him in this aspect. He taught us to look for the good in all people, (This is a trait that my sisters posess but I on the other hand, is another story. )
He taught us to own our actions, be they good or bad. At the age of 12, I was given the task to direct the local butcher as to what animals were to be harvested. Well I screwed up and had a cow killed which two weeks prior had given birth. It then became my responsability to bottle feed this new calf every two hours day and night until he was able to graze on his own.
He taught me to repair all sorts of things, how to care for my tools. (Even though he swore that we should have several screwdriver trees in the yard) It took me a long while but I finaly got the hang of it.
Dad was very well respected amongst his peers and co-workers. I have tried to follow in his footsteps and learn to be the man that he was, and let me tell you that those shoes are too big to fill.
I am sorry to learn that Richard has passed away. I am glad he was surround by family that loved him so much. He will always have a special place in my heart as he treated Allison as one of their own grand kids. He also shared his love of marbles with her. He had a big heart. We were blessed to know Richard for many years.
Kathie Thorp
