Richard "Dick" Henry Kistner's Obituary
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 High School in 1960. He met Teresa Jessup and they were married on November 6, 1964 in Vancouver, Washington.
They moved to Scappoose in 1972 and to St. Helens in 1976 and presently in Warren.
Richard was a Pipe Fitter for 30 years with Local Union #290, retiring in 1999.
He was a member of the Friendship Masonic Lodge 160, attended Grace Baptist Church and his interests included cars, BB guns, his marble collection, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include: Wife: Teresa; Children: Ron Kistner, Kristine Thorpe all of Warren; Kimberlie Hedrick of Tacoma, WA.; Siblings: Ron Kistner of Scappoose; Linda Hopkins of Portland; Jodi Miles of Hillsboro; 11 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren.
Celebration Of Life: Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Grace Baptist Church-Warren
Private Family Committal Service & Vault Interment: Columbia Memorial Gardens-Scappoose
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kidney or Diabetes Associations
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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