Dorothy Mae Kistner, age 64, of St. Peter, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
 Family graveside services will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Dorothy was born to Melvin and Mavis (Lange) Boettcher in Henderson on Jan. 3, 1955. She graduated from the Arlington-Green Isle High School. She married Robert Kistner at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arlington Township on Aug. 31, 1973.  They lived in the Gaylord and Arlington area most of their married lives.  Robert preceded her in death in 2014.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.  
Dorothy is survived by her son, Matt (Kira) Kistner of Story City, Iowa, and daughter, Jody Kistner of St. Peter, as well as a grandson, Grant Kistner.  There are also several brothers and sisters surviving.   
Kolden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.