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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020
Carrie 'Kitty' Pierstorff
Carrie K. "Kitty" Pierstorff, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 8:40 am on April 5, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on November 11, 1927 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Joseph and Hortense (Cook) Gengler. On November 4, 1951 she married Dallas Pierstorff and he preceded her in death on March 24, 2013.
Carrie is survived by two children, Rebecka Snead, St. Augustine, Florida and Eric (Jodi) Pierstorff, Celina; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Fennig; a brother, Neil (Alice) Gengler; and a sister, Gene (Ray) Walkup.
Carrie was a 1945 graduate of Coldwater High School. She worked at Celina Senior High School as a cafeteria aide and retired from Reynolds and Reynolds on March 27, 1997 in Celina after 25 years of service.
She was an active member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina. She enjoyed canning, sewing, baking apple dumplings and spending time with her family and friends.
Due to the restrictions of the COVID-19, we will be following the guidelines set by Governor DeWine's office. Private funeral services for the family will be held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with Rev. Steve Whetstone officiating. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery in Celina.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association, 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.
Condolences may be sent to Carrie's family at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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