James Kistler, 72, died unexpectedly December 12, 2009 at his home in Hernando, Florida. He moved to Crossville Tennessee in 1998. He was born September 15, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana the son of Forest and Louise Kistler.
He was an Army veteran and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1955. He belonged to Farmland Masonic Lodge #308 F.& A.M. and a Shriner, as well as Moose Lodge # 2112 Inverness Florida. He enjoyed boating, fishing, bowling, and golfing. He was a master carpenter of Local 1033 and worked in the building trades until retirement. He was a Lake Patrol officer in Crossville and a member of the ACC board. His hobbies were wood crafting and included the creation of various hand crafted clocks, game boards, and figurines. He helped mentor his family and friends in his craft.
He was a wonderful husband and father, preceded in death by his mother and father, Louise and Forest Kistler.
He is survived by his loving wife Barbara and seven children. Julie Kistler (Chuck Graff), Cyndy & (Lee) Kendall, Bruce Kistler (Debbie Sherron), Matthew Kistler, James Snodgrass, Jack Snodgrass, and Julie Shortt. One sister, Sharon Vise and one brother David & (Jean Ann) Kistler. He also has eighteen wonderful grandchildren and five great grandsons in addition to aunts,uncles, nieces and nephews .
Mr. Kistler was cremated in Hernando, Florida and a memorial service at Garden View December 28, 2009 will be held in Muncie Indiana from 2 PM to 5PM with Masonic services held at 4PM followed by services by Bob Kellems.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Heart Association or Parkinson Foundation, in his behalf.