James Edward Kirchstein Obituary
In loving memory of James Edward Kirchstein of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, who departed this world on February 2, 2025 at the age of 93. James Edward leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Kirchstein and Helen Kirchstein (Callaway); his brother Frank Kirchstein; his brother-in-law Pat McKinney; his son Daniel Kirchstein; and his grandson Trevor Knight.
He is survived by: his children, Betty Lou Knight (Rodney), Vicki Widdicombe (John), Helen Evanson (Richard), Jim Kirchstein (Jenni), Lydia Kirchstein, Mathew Kirchstein (Kwan) and Eva Walz; his sister Elizabeth McKinney; his sister-in-law Phyllis Kirchstein; his grandchildren, Travis Knight, Troy Knight, Helen Check (Stuart), Glenn Widdicombe, Markus Kirchstein (Chelsea), Emily Udomtanapon, Payton Kirchstein, Max Kirchstein, Cielo Kirchstein, Channing Walz and Everly Walz; his great grandchildren, Judah Kirchstein and Ryland Check; and the mothers of children, Sarah Harrison and Nancy Kirchstein. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Jim's memory to one of the following: Mills Music Library in Madison, WI or Tripp Memorial Museum in Prairie du Sac, WI.
