Sterling M. Risteen, Sr., 79, of Derry, NH died Thursday June 24, 2010 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, Derry. He was born in Thomaston, ME on April 6, 1931, a son of the late Authur and Vernona (Comstock) Risteen. Mr. Risteen had been a Derry resident for more than 40 years, formerly living in Groveland, MA. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Tarawa. He retired from Lockheed Martin in Nashua as a systems engineer. A lover of history, he also enjoyed gardening, sitting in the sun and pruning his fruit trees.
He is survived by three sons, Randy Risteen, Sterling "Russ" Risteen, Jr., and Martin Risteen; his daughter, Rhonda Satterfield; eleven grandchildren, Nic, Rebekah, Koryssa, Emilee, Lindsay, Rusty, Hannah, Jess, Daniel, Jared and Jennifer; and one sister, Elaine Donaldson. He was predeceased by his son, Allen Risteen in 1980.
There are no calling hours. Following cremation, memorial services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Amedisys Hospice Services, 1 E Commons Drive, Ste. 33, Londonderry, NH 03053.