The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., October 17, 1991, page 16
SYLVESTER S. KIRSTEN
Bingen resident Sylvester S. Kirsten died Oct. 6 at Skyline
Hospital. He was 84.
Mr. Kirsten was born June 14, 1907 in Leona, to Katie
(Hoffman) and Peter Kirsten. In 1946, he and his wife, Agnes, moved to this
area. She preceded him in death in 1972 Mr. Kirsten worked for Broughton
Lumber Co. retiring in 1962.
Mr. Kirsten enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and
was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bingen.
He is survived by his sons, Richard, of Bingen, Wayne
of Camas, Gordon of La Mesa, Calif.; seven grandchildren, 12 great
grandchildren.
Services were held at Gardner Funeral Home on Oct. 9,
followed by burial at White Salmon Cemetery.
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