Homer I. Kistler

Homer Issac Kistler, 91, of Exeter Township and formerly of Sinking Spring, died December 24, 2007 in the Reading Hospital.

He was married March 24, 1940 to Edna Sarah (Berndt) Kistler, of Exeter Township.

Born November 25, 1916 in Virginville, PA., he was a son of the late George J. and Katie (Correll) Kistler.

He was raised by his grandparents, the late Samuel and Louisa Kistler.

Homer was a 1934 graduate of Slatington High School, Lehigh County.

He was an Army Veteran of WWII.

Homer was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring.

He was employed a number of years as the store manager with A&P Grocery Store, Myerstown and later as a Scale Operator and Parts Manager with Berks Corp., Temple.

Homer was last employed 20 years as the parts manager with Flicker & Sons, Maxatawny Township, before retiring in 1980.

He is also survived by two children, Samuel D. husband of Bernice A. (Strause) Kistler of Tilden Township and Sandra A. (Kistler) wife of Neal R. Fegely of Exeter Township.

There are also two grandchildren, Angela wife of Brian Johnson and Nathan Fegley and two step grandchildren, Leslie wife of Kevin Chaundry and Brett husband of Shannon Schlegel.

Other survivors include two step great grandchildren, Abigail Chaundry and Issabella Chaundry.

He was predeceased by four siblings, Edward, Harold, Allen and Erma.

Services will be Saturday at 10:00 am in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, with the Rev. Harry S. Bohn Jr., officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 4125 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, PA 19608. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com