Obituaries
Robert R. “Bob” Kerstetter, 73
March 18, 2015
Robert R. “Bob” Kerstetter, 73 of Lititz passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Shamokin, PA he was a son of the late Ray and Rena Kerstetter. He shared over 50 years of marriage with his wife, Louella.
Bob was a missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translator, serving in various positions. His greatest joy was working with the tribal Indians of Brazil. Even after his official retirement, Bob continued displaying the love of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by always serving and helping others.
A veteran, Bob proudly served his country in the US Army.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his seven children and their spouses: Troy and Dorothea Kerstetter, Valerie and Timothy Moore, Brian and Lorie Kerstetter, Melanie and Keith Hollowell, Heather and Stuart Heisey, Richard and Kimberly Kerstetter, Joshua and Katelyn Kerstetter and their 18 grandchildren. Also surviving are his two sisters.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 with Rev. Douglas L. Enck and Rev. Mark Powlus co-officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 7-9PM (TONIGHT) Friday March 20, 2015 and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to Guajajara Project initiated by Wycliffe, continued through: Crossworld, 10000 N. Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64155.
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Condolences to the Family
March 24, 2015
Sending love and prayers to you, Lou, from Australia. It was wonderful to work with you and Bob for those few years in the Regional Office.
Randy and Shirl Pearson
March 21, 2015
I am sorry for the lose of Bob. I know his passing will bring tears for today but joy for tomorrow as we will see him again walking with our LOrd and Savior. My thoughts and prayers are for your family, many I have never met. God’s mercy and grace be with you.
Love,
Karen Reutlinger, cousin
March 21, 2015
Sympathy to the Kerstetter family, from one of Bob’s 1959 classmates, prayers for the family!
Shirley J. (Long) Schreffler
March 21, 2015
My wife and I have worked with Bob with Wyciffe when we first came over to Lancaster. We were extremely impressed at how he handled things in the office with such a Christlike attitude. One can see the life of Jesus Christ radiate through him on a daily basis. He was truly a giant for the Lord. His life should be an example that everyone should follow. Bob was dedicated to the Lord in all things and he always put Christ first in his life. Bob will be sorely missed. We are praying for you, Lou, and for your entire family that you would experience the Lord’s peace and comfort during this time of need. Fred and Marge Olsen
March 21, 2015
Heart is full of love & prayers for you Louella & family. Fond memories about missions trip Marcus made with CMA to Brazil when your family served down there. We just talked about that trip a few weeks ago. Bob at home in his glorified body. No more pain. Thank You Jesus !!! Levi, Peg & Marcus Beiler
March 20, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss Louella and family, but so happy to know he is home with his Lord, and the joy he is experiencing right now! Why he might even be making scrambled eggs for Jesus.
Randy & Sue Ploessl, Wycliffe, West Chicago
March 20, 2015
Our sincerest sympathy to the Kerstetter family….From his missonary faimilies to his soccer families….there was no one that offerd more heart, encouragement or support for family and friends. He will be missed!
The Clark Family
Dana, Steph and Evan
March 20, 2015
So sorry to hear about the passing of one of our classmates. He got his promotion to heaven. Praying for his wife, Louella and family. John and Irene Benick. Trevorton
March 20, 2015
Sincere Sympathy from Bob’s 1959 Graduating Class of Trevorton High School.
(Rose Marie Shaffer/Kopysciansi)
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- Friday, March 20, 2015
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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- 210 Pitney Road
- Lancaster, PA 17602
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- Saturday, March 21, 2015
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- Saturday, March 21, 2015
- 11:00 AM
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