Stephen Lawrence Kistner, P.E., age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Steve was surrounded by his loving wife, family, and his team of nurses, who insisted on staying close to their dear, Mr. Steve.
Stephen Lawrence Kistner was born to Geraldine (Emmy) and Lawrence Kistner on June 15th 1948. Both of Steve’s parents have predeceased him. Also predeceased by his dear Uncle Joseph McGrath and Aunt Marie (Meem) McGrath.
Steve is survived by his daughter’s Michelle Kistner Ennis (Michael), Colleen Kistner Scheelar (Jason) and son Keith Lawrence Kistner (Melissa) – the girls really have no middle names…… He is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Pop being one of his biggest joys in life, Hunter (25), Ciara (22), Morgan (19), Gianna (18), Mason (18), Joshua (17), Christopher (13), and Kamryn (5). Many nieces, nephews, second cousins and great nieces and nephews – his tribe is large and wide. Most notably Steve is survived by an angel on earth, his beloved and devoted wife of 51 years, Regina (Ginny) Kistner.
An upstate New York, Plattsburg native (think upstate, then go farther upstate), he was the second of three children, the self-proclaimed favorite and light of his sisters’ eyes. Steve is survived by his older sister, SueAnn Marie Virginia Kistner Clifford Alvut, Sue-Ann, SAMVKCA – but Susie, who resides in Rochester, NY and his younger sister, Martha (Pat O’Neil), resides in Gaithersburg, MD. His dear cousins, essentially siblings - Joanne (T-Jo) McGrath Smith, Maureen (Moey) McGrath Faryniarz and Kevin McGrath and their children and extended family. Large tribe, far and wide.
Steve earned his undergraduate in Chemical Engineering, from Manhattan college. He went on to earn a Master of Science, a Master of Health Science (Environmental Science), and a Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) and – his friends and family convinced him he was just showing off and a PHd would not really impress them.
Steve served in the US Army in the early 70’s. He served the 20th Preventive Medicine Unit, Steve is decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Bronze Star Medal, 50th Anniversary of Vietnam and two Army Commendation Medals.
Most known for his quick wit, contagious smile and laughter, dad jokes, golfing, overall athlete, scholar, leadership, mentor, friend, uncle, father, son, dad and Husband – let me check my list, think I got everything. Almost forgot – ruggedly handsome looks. We could not have asked for a better father, brother, cousin, friend, Pop or husband and will miss him every day.
A visitation for Stephen will be held at Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Inc., 610 W MacPhail Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014 on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with a prayer service at 5pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Saint Ignatius Catholic Church, Hickory, 533 E Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, MD 21050.
Interment Garrison forest Veteran Cemetery at a later date
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