Submitted by: John Monk

Daniel A. Kistler

Feb. 28, 1950 - July 11, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Daniel Allen "Dan" Kistler, 60, of Asheville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2010. A native of South Bend, he was the son of Mary Louise Donahue Kistler and the late Chester E. Kistler. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his loving spouse of 25 years, Carol Chapman Kistler; and his brother, James "Jim" Kistler (Katy) of Hendersonville, NC; sister, Kathy McDonald (Tim) of South Bend; and several nieces and nephews. He attended St. Joseph High School and Holy Cross Jr. College. He served his country during the Vietnam War and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was married in 1985 in Bonita Beach, Florida, and after leaving his employment at Imagineering Enterprises, he and Carol moved to Asheville, North Carolina. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand to those in need. He was also an avid golfer before he got scleroderma in late 2006. A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ, where he was a member), with Rev. Dr. Tom Everton officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund, 470 Enka Lake Road, Candler, NC 28715; or to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.