Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, while a resident of Wallace Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 12, 1948, he is the son of the late Bernard and Nita McMillan Pistner. Also preceding him in death are his wife—Jo Ellen Herring Pistner; son—Michael Deane Pistner; and brother—Bernard Pistner.
Left to cherish his memory are his children—Joseph Patrick Pistner (Deborah) and Amy Michelle Darboe; sisters—Joyce Savage (Charles) of Rose Hill and Nita Pistner Lee of Asheville; and his beloved feline companion—“Punkin”.
Mr. Pistner was very positive in all aspects of his life. He was always jovial with a “super social” personality. He related well with everyone and always tried, in his conversations, to determine if others were related to his family. Somewhat of an expert in computer technology, he was well known for computer repair and sales. While a “blue blood” in his University of North Carolina allegiance, he often related that he was going to attend classes there in his later life. After becoming infirm, his favorite thing to do daily was riding his feline companion “Punkin” around the house on “paw parade” in his wheelchair.
A service to celebrate his life is set for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at graveside in the Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Wallace. Officiating will be the Reverend Bobby Smith. The family asks that, rather than flowers, memorial contributions be presented to the family for final medical bills.
