Craig A. Kister, age 62, of Troy, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 05, 2013 at the Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on November 20, 1950 in Troy, Ohio to the late William and Ethel (Peters) Kister.

Craig is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jane L. (Rehmert)Kister; his daughters and sons-in-law, Amy and Andrew Voisard of Centerville, Ohio and Erin and Tyler Foster of Fairborn, Ohio; granddaughters, Rachel and Gretchen Voisard; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Crystal Kister of Troy, Ohio.

Craig was a 1969 graduate of Troy High School and later received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Miami University and Masters of Science Degree from Central Michigan University.  He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Troy.  Craig enjoyed reading, golfing, biking, and walking.  He was employed as an accountant with FRAM in Greenville, Ohio.

The family will receive friends from 4:30PM-8:00PM on Monday, October 7, 2013 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio.  A graveside service will be held at 9:30AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio and a Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00AM on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church, 110 West Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio with the Rev Dave Leckrone officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373 or the First United Methodist Church, 110 West Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com .