Thelma L. Kistner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thelma Laverne Kistner, age 100 passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at the Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI surrounded by family. She was born on September 20, 1914 to Absolem and Edna (Overholt) Dewey in the Village of Kendall, Monroe County, WI. She married Chester S. Kistner on March 30, 1932 in Hayward, WI. Thelma loved to garden and raise baby chickens. She also enjoyed going on trips up north and to go fishing. Her favorite place for a treat was at Dairy Queen. Thelma’s family was so important to her. She always made sure that anyone who came to visit never left hungry. Thelma is survived by her children, Gerald (late Beverly) of Menomonie, Elaine (late Robert) Hilmanowski of Downsville, Roland (Mildred) of Menomonie, Clair (Lavine) of Menomonie, Roy (Patricia) of Elk Mound, Charles (Connie) of Menomonie, and Gale (Jackie) of Eau Galle; 30 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren; she is also survived by her sister Ruth Guild; and many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Chester; son Delbert (late Margaret); 1 grandchild; 2 great grandchildren; her brothers, Donald, Gaylord, Calvin, Harold; and her sisters Dorothy Sandstrom, Nelta Unseth, and Betty Bergman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville, WI with Pastor Heather Kistner officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Town of Dunn, Dunn County, WI. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.

Thelma L. Kistner

September 20, 1914 - August 26, 2015