Don W. Kersteiner

August 9, 1923 - February 2, 2017

Don Warren Kersteiner Age 93, Hamilton, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Westover Retirement Community. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 1923, the son of Otto and Joy (Sager) Kersteiner. He was a proud member of the Hamilton High School class of 1941. Don was a graduate of Miami University, Oxford and prior to school served in the U. S. Army as a Sergeant from 1943-1945. As a member of the 106th Infantry; he saw action at The Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Kersteiner was awarded the Bronze Star, a Combat Infantry Badge and four Battle Stars. In May, 1958 he married Carol Haywood in Hamilton. For 32 years he was employed as a Claims Manager for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, retiring in 1986. Don was also a golfer, music lover and an avid reader. Don is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Beth Robson, Hamilton; his son, Steven Kersteiner, Charlotte, NC; and grandchildren, Emily Robson (fiancé Andrew Sullivan) and Hannah Kersteiner. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 12 noon at Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Park and Dick Avenues with Pastor Sam Harnish officiating. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Friends of the Hamilton-Fairfield Libraries, 300 N. Third Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 or The Butler County Historical Society, 327 N. Second Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Online condolences are available at www.weigelfuneral home.com