Robert "Bob" R. Kistler

On April 9, 2022 Robert R Kistler of Osawatomie Kansas passed away at the age of 93. Bob as he was known, was the son of Raymond and Mattie Kistler who proceeded him in death. Bob was born in Kansas City Missouri on January 15, 1929. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1947 and immediately following joined the US Army and served in the Korean War. He was awarded the Purple Heart and honorably discharged in 1953. Bob retired from the Post Office in Paola in 1987. He enjoyed golf, woodcarving and travel. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Naomi Kistler, son Charles Kistler and grandson Joseph Kistler. Bob is survived by a son Steven Kistler (Jeanne) of Guthrie Oklahoma, 3 daughters Margaret Daggs (Chuck) of Las Vegas Nevada, Sherree Day of Peculiar Missouri and Terry Caldwell of Fontana Kansas. Step-children Larry Rayl (Loretta), Sandy Love and Terry Rayl, and a sister Kathy Bratton. Bob also had 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a very special friend Joyce Lile. A private family services will be at the Stanton Cemetery. To share a memory or condolences to the family of Bob please go to share a memory tab.