Robert K. Kierstead age 62 of Salem, NH, died Tuesday at the Lawrence General Hospital.
He was born in Lynn, MA, where he grew up and attended schools and graduated from Lynn English High School in 1960. He was a resident of Salem, NH for the past 32 years, formerly of Lynn, MA.
Mr. Kierstead worked as a credit manager for Continental Resources for several years, and was most recently was a self employed software engineer recruiter. He will be best remembered for being a family man, his love of life, and his favorite yearly trips to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years Gail D. (Erekson) Kierstead of Salem, NH
3 Daughters: Karin & her Husband Thomas Gelinas of Hampstead, NH
Kathleen Russman and her Partner Michael Koziol of Hampstead, NH
Kristine & her Husband Jason Houle of Hampstead, NH
7 Grandchildren: Dennis Desmond, Justin Gelinas, Stephanie Russman, Joshua Russman, Emily Russman, Kenneth Houle, and Macie Rose Houle all of Hampstead, NH
Great Aunt: Muriel Parkinson of Lynn, MA
Great Uncle: Roman Yarowski of Lynn, MA
Brother in Law: John Erekson & his wife Maureen of Peabody, MA
Several Nieces and nephews
A Memorial Service will be Saturday at 10:30 AM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. Calling hours will be Friday from 5-8 PM.
Memorial contributions to: NH Heart Association, 2 Wall St., Manchester, NH 03101