Mark “Dutch the Auctioneer” Kistler, 94, of Emmaus, died Dec. 17, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. He was the husband of Jean B. (Weida) Kistler. They were married for 72 years. Born in Newside, he was the son of the late Edgar and Mary (Eberts) Kistler.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received two Purple Hearts, the French Legion of Honor and the Silver Service Star. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, Battle of Bulge, Emmaus Historical Society, the Shelter House, American Legion, Quakertown Moose, Emmaus Fire Co. #1 and the Groundhog Lodge #13.

He was the owner of Dutch Kistler Auctioneer. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Hall of Fame and the Lehigh Valley Chapter of Auctioneers since its inception. He was appointed by Gov. Milton Shapp, recommended by Rep. Messinger to serve on the State Board of Auctioneers in 1977.

He was a past president of the Emmaus Kiwanis Club, past Commander of VFW Post 8344 and served on the Emmaus Borough Council for 12 years as well as the Emmaus Authority for several years.

He was a member of Masonic Blue Lodge 791, Consistory and Lehigh Shrine.

He was a member of Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Neffs.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Elise and her husband Barry Miller; granddaughter, Tara Jean Miller; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a great-grandson, Tyler Miller; son, Dennis; brothers, Lloyd, Leroy, Elmer and Paul; sisters, Helen Wood, Ruth Cimino and Marilyn Manchester.

Contributions may be made to the Emmaus Ambulance Corps., 100 N. 6th St., Emmaus, 18049.

Services will be 10 a.m. Dec. 21 at the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20 in the funeral home.