Background
Kister, Benjamin Joseph was born on May 11, 1951 in Worland, Wyoming, United States. Son of Victor and Millie (Lehman) Kister.
Kister, Benjamin Joseph was born on May 11, 1951 in Worland, Wyoming, United States. Son of Victor and Millie (Lehman) Kister.
Student, University Wyoming, 1972. Bachelor of Science with honors, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, 1974. OD with distinction, Pacific University, 1976.
Private practice optometry, Riverton, Wyoming, since 1978. State director Optometric Extension Program, Oregon. Member Board Wyoming Vision Service Plan.
Served to lieutenant (senior grade) United States Navy, 1976-1978. Member American Optometric Association, Wyoming Optometric Association (treasurer 1981-1984, vice president since 1984, president 1985-1986), Chamber of Commerce, Rotary (chairman youth exchange 1981-1985), Alpha Omega Epsilon, Beta Sigma Kappa.
Married Dorthy Ellen Baker, December 27, 1972 (divorced). Children: Stephanie Suzanne, Tyson John, Megan Marie, Joshua Joel. Married Debra Ann Roseno, 1994.